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WWatsford

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which nursing measure would be appropriate to prevent thrombophlebitis in the recovery period following a cesarean birth?
 
  a. Roll a bath blanket and place it firmly behind the knees.
  b. Limit oral intake of fluids for the first 24 hours.
  c. Assist client in performing leg exercises every 2 hours.
  d. Ambulate the client as soon as her vital signs are stable.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the student nurse the sequence for performing the assessment techniques during a physical examination. What is the appropriate order?
 
  A) Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
  B) Inspection, percussion, palpation, auscultation
  C) Palpation, percussion, inspection, auscultation
  D) Inspection, auscultation, palpation, percussion


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mirabriestensky

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Leg exercises promote venous blood flow and prevent venous stasis while the client is still on bed rest.

Answer to Question 2

A


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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