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Yolanda

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Jane, a patient in the clinic, comes in with a jagged 3-inch open laceration on her hand, which she calmly shows to you. What is your first priority for care?
 a. Establish the need for sutures.
  b. Take the patient history.
  c. Minimize risk of infection.
  d. Give a tetanus injection.
  e. Calm the patient.

Question 2

Autonomy allows individuals to have control over family members.
 a. True
  b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

False





 

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