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haleyc112

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient has an infectious/inflammatory process of the eyelid. The primary goal of nursing intervention is
 
  a. administering antibiotics.
  b. flushing the eye with sterile ophthalmic solution.
  c. maintaining bed rest.
  d. preventing further infection.

Question 2

The nurse is performing discharge teaching with a patient who developed a pulmonary embolism after total knee surgery. The patient has been converted from heparin to sodium warfarin (Coumadin) anticoagulant therapy.
 
  What should the nurse tell the patient?
  A) Coumadin will continue to break up the clot over a period of weeks.
  B) It is important to take the same brand of medicine.
  C) Anticoagulant therapy usually lasts 4 to 6 weeks.
  D) He should take a vitamin supplement containing vitamin K.


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jessofishing

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

D
A primary objective of nursing care for the patient with an infectious or inflammatory process of the eyelids is prevention of the spread of infection. Hand hygiene is essential before contact with the eye.

Answer to Question 2

B


haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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