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Frost2351

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which of the following patients are at the greatest risk for development of pressure ulcers and, therefore, must be carefully monitored by a nurse? Select all that apply.
 
  1. A 32-year-old quadriplegic
  2. A 59-year-old with a 1-day postoperative appendectomy
  3. A 66-year-old with diabetes mellitus
  4. A 40-year-old with bilateral leg casts
  5. An 80-year-old with thin and inelastic skin

Question 2

A patient with a chronic heart valve problem is experiencing edema caused by deoxygenated blood in the veins of the lower extremities. A nurse should monitor the patient closely for the development of a
 
  1. Sinus tract.
  2. Stasis ulcer.
  3. Pressure ulcer.
  4. Contusion.


SamMuagrove

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

ANS: 1, 3, 4, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


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