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EY67

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The pediatric nurse contacts the physician about the results of a culture and sensitivity swab taken from a child's postsurgical wound that is not healing properly.
 
  The doctor suspects cellulitis due to the tenderness and erythema surrounding the area. The most likely causative organism is:
  A) Staphylococcus pyogenes.
  B) Streptococcus pyogenes.
  C) Staphylococcus aureus.
  D) Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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A woman in labor has been prescribed an intravenous infusion of 5 dextrose/water. Following insertion of the intravenous line, which of the following would you instruct her to do?
 
  A) Lie perfectly still so as not to dislodge the needle.
  B) Not to get out of bed once the needle is in place.
  C) Lie on her back to allow optimal flow.
  D) Try to forget the fluid line is in place.


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ryrychapman11

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


EY67

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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