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mcmcdaniel

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Nurse Y works in the emergency department of a large, urban hospital.
 
  When assessing the following older black adults who have recently presented to the department, which of the following assessments would the nurse want to modify for this population? A) Assessment of the strength and gait of an 80-year-old male client with a history of failure to thrive.
  B) Assessment of peripheral sensation in a 76-year-old male client with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.
  C) Assessment of cyanosis in a 78-year-old female with peripheral vascular disease and Raynaud disease.
  D) Assessment of a client's chest pain who has a history of myocardial infarction.

Question 2

Place the steps in order for the medical treatment during the emergent phase of burn management from the list below. Place a comma between each answer choice (a, b, c, d, etc.).
 
  a. Transport victim to hospital.
  b. Cover victim with clean cloth or sheet.
  c. Stop, drop, and roll.
  d. Remove all now-adherent clothing and jewelry.
  e. Provide an open airway.
  f. Control any bleeding.



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Answer to Question 1

C
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Assessment of cyanosis can be complicated by the high melanin content of black adults' skin. Musculoskeletal assessment, assessment of sensation, and assessment of chest pain would not necessitate modification.

Answer to Question 2

C, E, F, D, B, A




mcmcdaniel

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


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

 

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