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mpobi80

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A 26-year-old woman is thankful to be alive after rear-ending a truck with her car. However, she experienced a sternal fracture from the force of her car's airbag and has been breathing shallowly to avoid exacerbating her pain.
 
  The nurse should consequently prioritize assessments related to:
  A) Respiratory acidosis
  B) Pulmonary effusion
  C) Atelectasis
  D) Pleurisy

Question 2

A patient, age 23, has been diagnosed with external otitis on return from vacation at the beach. The physician places an ear wick in the external ear canal and prescribes antibiotic otic drops.
 
  Before the patient leaves the clinic, the nurse reviews the management of the disorder with her. Which statement by her indicates the need for further instruction? a. I may use aspirin for the pain.
  b. I should remove the wick tomorrow.
  c. I should apply the ear drops to the cotton wick placed in my ear canal.
  d. I may use warm compresses to the outside of my ear for comfort.


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

C

Answer to Question 2

B
A wick is inserted into the ear canal to prevent loss of medication from the canal and to maintain continuous absorption of the medication.


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

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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