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saraeharris

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The nurse is educating a patient about his role in wound healing. Which of the following factors, if modified by the patient, can support adequate oxygenation at the tissue level?
 
  a. Age
  b. Smoking
  c. Underlying cardiopulmonary conditions
  d. Hemoglobin

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had major abdominal surgery. She is concerned about the possibility of dehiscence. During her assessment, she makes sure she assesses for which of the following contributing factors? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Age
  b. Malnutrition/obesity
  c. Gender
  d. Use of steroids


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SVictor

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Factors that decrease oxygenation include decreased hemoglobin level, smoking, and underlying cardiopulmonary conditions. Smoking is the only one of these factors that can be modified by the patient alone. Age causes vascular changes.

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saraeharris

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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