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erika

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A female patient is sufficiently stable to be transferred from the PACU to the postsurgical unit following her total hip replacement surgery early this morning.
 
  When preparing to admit this patient, the nurse on the postsurgical unit should anticipate that the patient will require what positioning?
  A) Supine with her knees slightly elevated
  B) With her legs slightly abducted
  C) In a high Fowler's position with knees elevated
  D) With a low head-of-bed and with her knees touching each other

Question 2

An orthopedic trauma patient is receiving lower-body skeletal traction and will continue to do so for several weeks. When planning the patient's care, what nursing diagnosis should be prioritized?
 
  A) Risk for impaired skin integrity
  B) Risk for ineffective protection
  C) Risk for self-care deficit, feeding
  D) Risk for bowel incontinence



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trampas

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




erika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


mcabuhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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