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Bob-Dole

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The primary purpose of the nurse wearing exam gloves during a physical assessment of a client is to:
 
  a. increase tactile stimulation for palpation.
  b. decrease the amount of time spent handwashing.
  c. reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms.
  d. make the client feel more secure.

Question 2

When auscultating heart sounds, the nurse should:
 
  a. listen at the 3rd intercostal space on the right side of the client's chest.
  b. count the lub-dub as one beat.
  c. count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.
  d. expect the count to be different from the peripheral pulse.


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Mochi

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Bob-Dole

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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