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biggirl4568

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is bathing a patient with a deep vein thrombosis in the left leg. What modification will the nurse make when attending to the left leg?
 
  a. Washing the leg with long, firm strokes and drying with a towel
  b. Omitting washing the leg at all
  c. Gently washing the leg and patting dry with a towel
  d. Applying lotion in long, smooth strokes

Question 2

___________ is a violent or dangerous act used to intimidate or coerce a person or government to further a political or social agenda.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The lower extremities of people with circulatory disorders are gently washed and patted dry, omitting any stroking or massaging.

Answer to Question 2

Terrorism

Terrorism is a violent or dangerous act used to intimidate or coerce a person or government to further a political or social agenda.


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