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frankwu

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Additional instruction is determined to be needed if the client with an artificial eye:
 
  A. Wipes the eye in a direction away from the nose
  B. Wears protective goggles for swimming
  C. Gently inserts the eye without forcing it into place
  D. Uses water or saline and a mild soap to clean the prosthesis

Question 2

When performing wound irrigation, a nurse uses appropriate technique when:
 
  A. Placing the client in supine position
  B. Placing the syringe directly into the wound
  C. Using sterile technique for a chronic wound
  D. Selecting a soft catheter for deep wounds with small openings



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kristenb95

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Answer to Question 1

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A. Wiping away from the nose may dislodge the artificial eye; more instruction is needed.
B. Wearing protective covering or removing the prosthetic eye is advised when swimming, diving, or water skiing.
C and D. This is the correct procedure for prosthetic eye care.

Answer to Question 2

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D. To irrigate deep wound with very small opening, attach soft angiocatheter to filled irrigating syringe; catheter permits direct flow of irrigant into wound.
A. Position comfortably to permit gravitational flow of irrigating solution through wound and into collection receptacle.
B. Hold syringe tip 2.5 cm (1 inch) above upper end of wound and over area being cleansed; this prevents syringe contamination.
C. Wound cleansing and irrigation is accomplished using sterile technique (surgical wounds) or clean technique (some chronic wounds).



frankwu

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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