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jilianpiloj

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A child who was struck by a car and suffered a closed head injury was unconscious for 24 hours before waking. The nurse recognizes this as a _______ brain injury.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse is performing an Apgar score on a newborn. Cyanosis, which is considered normal, is expected to be found on the:
 
  a. circumoral area.
  b. brow.
  c. feet.
  d. mucous membrane.


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

moderate
A period of unconsciousness of 1 to 24 hours is characteristic of a moderate brain injury.

Answer to Question 2

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The hands and feet may appear slightly blue.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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