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lunatika

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which patient would the nurse prioritize as needing emergency treatment, assuming no other injuries are present except the ones outlined below?
 
  A) A patient with blunt chest trauma with some difficulty breathing
  B) A patient with a sore neck that was immobilized in the field on a backboard with a cervical collar
  C) A patient with a possible fractured tibia with adequate pedal pulses
  D) A patient with acute confusion due to a drug reaction

Question 2

A patient in the intensive care unit has been receiving treatment for several weeks following complications from cardiac surgery. The nurse knows that this long course of treatment creates an increased risk of ICU-acquired weakness.
 
  What prevention measure should be instituted to mitigate this risk?
  A) Involve the patient in decisions surrounding his care and rehabilitation.
  B) Teach the patient about the consequences of prolonged immobility.
  C) Maintain the patient's blood glucose levels within normal range.
  D) Wean the patient from his ventilator as soon as possible.


lgoldst9

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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