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kwoodring

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During an oral assessment of a 30-year-old Black patient, the nurse notices bluish lips and a dark line along the gingival margin. What action would the nurse perform in response to this finding?
 
  a. Check the patient's hemoglobin for anemia.
  b. Assess for other signs of insufficient oxygen supply.
  c. Proceed with the assessment, knowing that this appearance is a normal finding.
  d. Ask if he has been exposed to an excessive amount of carbon monoxide.

Question 2

The nurse is palpating the sinus areas. If the findings are normal, then the patient should report which sensation?
 
  a. No sensation
  b. Firm pressure
  c. Pain during palpation
  d. Pain sensation behind eyes


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canderson530

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

ANS: C
Some Blacks may have bluish lips and a dark line on the gingival margin; this appearance is a normal finding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The person should feel firm pressure but no pain. Sinus areas are tender to palpation in persons with chronic allergies or an acute infection (sinusitis).


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

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