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Lisaclaire

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on: Jul 3, 2018
You are assessing a patient who has sustained blunt trauma to the head. Which would be most indicative of the loss of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
 
  A) Red-tinged fluid in the ear canal
  B) Light bruising around both eyes
  C) Clear fluid coming from the nose
  D) Dark bruising on the forehead

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Care for a patient with a possible snakebite includes all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  A) cleaning puncture wounds with soap and water.
  B) applying a pressure bandage around the entire extremity.
  C) making a small incision around the bite to drain the venom.
  D) removing any jewelry from the bitten extremity.


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alvinum

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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