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penza

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When should discharge planning begin?
 
  a. The day before discharge
  b. On the first day postoperatively
  c. Shortly after admission
  d. When the doctor orders it

Question 2

The day following surgery, the nurse notes bloody drainage on the dressing. How will the nurse describe this drainage when documenting?
 
  a. Serosanguineous
  b. Sanguineous
  c. Serous
  d. Purulent


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Dominic

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Discharge planning begins shortly after admission.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The term sanguineous means bloody. It is indicative of active bleeding.


penza

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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