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jc611

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on: Jul 17, 2018
A physician recommends that a client use an orthopedic bed. The nurse educator asks a student nurse about the purpose for an orthopedic bed. What is the best response by the student nurse about the purpose of an orthopedic bed?
 
  A) Provides comfort because it is shaped like an egg carton.
  B) Treats contractures as a result of prolonged immobility.
  C) Supports the body to avoid creating pressure points.
  D) Keeps the body straight, flat alignment.

Question 2

The nurse is monitoring an ice bag being used on a client's ankle. What color of the client's skin indicates immediate removal of the ice bag?
 
  A) Mottled
  B) Ashen
  C) Jaundice
  D) Greenish


vish98

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
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Orthopedic beds keep the body in straight, flat alignment. The flotation mattress supports the body to avoid creating pressure points. An egg crate mattress provides comfort, because it is shaped like an egg carton, but it does not prevent skin breakdown. Therapeutic beds are used to treat clients with severe joint contractures.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
If the skin becomes mottled or numb, not ashen, jaundice or greenish, remove the ice pack immediately. This indicates that the pack was too cold.


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