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dmcintosh

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on: Jul 11, 2018
To decrease the potential for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a patient who is a paraplegic from a spinal cord injury, the nurse will:
 
  a. massage the patient's legs daily.
  b. perform passive range-of-motion exercises.
  c. encourage frequent warm baths.
  d. allow the patient's legs to dangle for a period of 10 minutes several times a day.

Question 2

When instructing the nursing mother, the nurse explains that engorgement is most likely to occur when the:
 
  a. infant's mouth surrounds the areola when feeding.
  b. breast tissue becomes congested.
  c. breast is emptied completely at each feeding.
  d. infant's mouth grasps the nipple firmly.


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lkanara2

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

B
DVTs are a problem for patients with a spinal cord injury. Passive range-of-motion exercises manipulate the muscles, which improves venous return, reducing the probability of DVT.

Answer to Question 2

B
Engorgement is the result of venous and lymphatic stasis (congestion).


dmcintosh

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

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Wow, this really help

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