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codyclark

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on: Jul 16, 2018
When caring for a postoperative mastectomy patient, the nursing assistant should
 A) take blood pressure on the operative side.
  B) provide emotional support.
  C) counsel about femininity.
  D) discuss postoperative sexuality.

Question 2

An apical pulse is checked
 A) for one full minute.
  B) after the nurse gives a heart medication.
  C) on children 12 or younger.
  D) on patients over age 65.


aruss1303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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