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JGIBBSON

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Advantages of moist heat over dry heat include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Reduces drying of skin
  b. Softens wound exudate
  c. Does not cause skin maceration
  d. Penetrates deeply into tissue layers

Question 2

A patient asks what food may be eaten before a stool specimen is obtained for occult blood. What food should the nurse allow the patient to eat?
 
  a. Fish
  b. Apples
  c. Red meats
  d. Green, leafy vegetables



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Advantages of moist heat include reduced drying of skin and softening of wound exudate, conforming well to the body area being treated, penetration deeply into tissue layers, and decreased sweating and insensible fluid loss. However, moist heat can cause maceration of the skin with prolonged exposure.

Answer to Question 2

B
Diets rich in meats; green, leafy vegetables; poultry; and fish may produce false-positive results.



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