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Lisaclaire

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The pediatric nurse assesses a child's skin for the presence of pressure ulcers. She is aware that the first sign of a pressure ulcer is redness on the skin that does not resolve over a period of:
 
  A) 10 minutes.
  B) 15 minutes.
  C) 20 minutes.
  D) 30 minutes.

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During a pediatric nursing orientation session to a new unit, the child life specialist is introduced as an important member of the heath care team. What is an important role of the child life specialist?
 
  A) To provide opportunities for therapeutic play
  B) To accompany children on their way to surgery
  C) To assist with family counseling regarding hospitalization
  D) To describe normal growth and development to parents and families


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spencer.martell

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


Lisaclaire

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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