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Collmarie

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On entering the room of a child in Buck's traction, the nurse makes all of the following observations. Which observation requires a nursing intervention?
 
  a. Child's heels are placed firmly against the foot of the bed.
  b. Head of bed is elevated 20 degrees.
  c. Weights are hanging freely.
  d. Ropes are on pulleys.

Question 2

Approximately how old does the nurse assess a large green bruise on the thigh of a 4-year-old to be?
 
  a. 2 days
  b. 4 days
  c. 6 days
  d. 8 days


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brbarasa

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

ANS: A
Buck's traction is dependent on the child as a counterweight. The heels should be elevated above the level of the foot of the bed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Bruises heal in various stages that are indicated according to color; after 5 to 7 days bruise are green.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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