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mspears3

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A patient has sustained a fractured femur in a car accident. The physician has stated concern about the possibility of a fat embolism. The patient's wife asks the nurse about the cause of a fat embolism.
 
  The nurse's most appropriate response would be a. Arterial blood flow is interrupted at the site of injury.
  b. Floating fat sometimes causes problems.
  c. The break in the bone forces molecules of fat into the bloodstream.
  d. We don't know the cause. We just know that it sometimes happens.

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Some health conditions are more prevalent in the black population than in the white population. It is important that nurses pay particular attention to identifying those health conditions.
 
  Which of the following health assessments and reasons is the most important in working with black patients? A) Control their lifestyle changes because of a lower life expectancy
  B) Monitor their blood pressure because of a blunted nocturnal response
  C) Examine their buccal mucosa because black skin color can complicate the use of skin color for assessment of health problems
  D) Monitor for HIV/AIDS as this is a leading cause of death among African Americans


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lorealeza

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

C
Pulmonary fat embolism involves the embolization of fat tissue with platelets and circulation of free fatty acids within the pulmonary circulation.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Hypertension is the most prevalent health problem among black Americans, and a blunted nocturnal response is one factor responsible for this problem. The serious consequences of high blood pressure would supersede the alterations in skin assessment, and highlighting test results and controlling lifestyle changes would be inappropriate actions.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

juliaf

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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