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abarnes

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A patient who has experienced blunt abdominal trauma during a motor vehicle collision is complaining of increasing abdominal pain. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the purpose of
 
  a. peritoneal lavage.
  b. abdominal ultrasonography.
  c. nasogastric (NG) tube placement.
  d. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Question 2

A 19-year-old is brought to the emergency department (ED) with multiple lacerations and tissue avulsion of the left hand. When asked about tetanus immunization, the patient denies having any previous vaccinations. The nurse will anticipate giving
 
  a. tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG) only.
  b. TIG and tetanus-diphtheria toxoid (Td).
  c. tetanus-diphtheria toxoid and pertussis vaccine (Tdap) only.
  d. TIG and tetanus-diphtheria toxoid and pertussis vaccine (Tdap).


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jxjsniuniu

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

ANS: B
For patients who are at risk for intraabdominal bleeding, focused abdominal ultrasonography is the preferred method to assess for intraperitoneal bleeding. An MRI would not be used. Peritoneal lavage is an alternative, but it is more invasive. An NG tube would not be helpful in diagnosis of intraabdominal bleeding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
For an adult with no previous tetanus immunizations, TIG and Tdap are recommended. The other immunizations are not sufficient for this patient.


abarnes

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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