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savannahhooper

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on: Jul 22, 2018
An older patient is suffering from an inadequate oxygen supply during physical activity. Which of the following nursing actions would be inappropriate?
 
  1. Assessing the patient for pallor and cyanosis during activity
  2. Grouping nursing tasks together in short sessions to avoid constantly interrupting the patient
  3. Encouraging the patient to increase activity as tolerated to improve stamina
  4. Assessing the patient's oxygen saturation level

Question 2

A nurse is providing care for a patient who is wearing antiembolism hose following a colectomy. The patient's plan of care should include:
 
  1. Turning the stockings off 4 hours each day.
  2. Removing the stockings at bedtime and replacing them in the morning.
  3. Rolling the stockings down 2 inches to create a band at the top.
  4. Removing the stockings twice daily to wash and dry the legs.


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kbennett34

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4


savannahhooper

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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