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dalyningkenk

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A female patient is awaiting surgery for acute peritonitis. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

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A 76-year-old patient with obstipation has a fecal impaction and is incontinent of liquid stool. Which action should the nurse take first?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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