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olgavictoria

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A patient who sustained a leg laceration in an industrial accident is brought to the emergency department. The area around the laceration is red, swollen, and tender. Which substance is responsible for causing this response?
 
  1) Histamine
  2) Prostaglandin
  3) Bradykinin
  4) Serotonin

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Which action(s) can the nurse take to prevent sensory overload? Choose all that apply.
 
  1) Leave the television on to block out other noises.
  2) Minimize unnecessary light in the patient's room.
  3) Plan care to provide uninterrupted periods of sleep.
  4) Speak calmly with a moderate voice volume.


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Hikerman221

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

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2, 3, 4


olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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