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Awilson837

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A nurse has just finished a presentation to peers regarding barriers to excellent end-of-life care. Which statement by a peer would indicate the need for further education by the nurse?
 
  A) In general, healthcare professionals have difficulty in being honest with clients when discussing a poor prognosis.
  B) Most clients have good pain control when they die.
  C) When a client is dying, there can be disagreements about the goal of care.
  D) Referrals to hospice or palliative care often aren't made.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an older patient with a stage II pressure ulcer. Which product will the nurse use to clean the wound at the next dressing change?
 
  1. Saline
  2. Dakin's solution
  3. Povidone-iodine
  4. Hydrogen peroxide



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Carliemb17

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The safest, most cost effective and most common cleansing agent for wounds is isotonic saline.




Awilson837

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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