The patient's lower chest has been punctured with a knife that is ...

[jCorn1234]

The patient's lower chest has been punctured with a knife that is still in place. The nurse should initially:
 
  a. remove the knife.
  b. apply an airtight dressing over the wound.
  c. place the patient in a modified Trendelenburg position.
  d. immobilize the knife with dressings and tape.

Question 2

When assessing an alcoholic patient, the nurse notes short-term memory loss, painful extremities, foot drop, and muttered incoherent responses to her questions.
 
  The nurse recognizes these symptoms as most likely related to a condition caused by long-term alcohol abuse, which is known as __________ syndrome. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[zenzy]

Answer to Question 1

D
When the patient's lower chest has been punctured with the weapon still in place, the nurse should immobilize the weapon with dressings and tape.

Answer to Question 2

Korsakoff
Korsakoff syndrome is a permanent condition caused by long-term alcohol use. The patient mutters incoherently and experiences short-term memory loss, painful extremities, and foot drop.

[jCorn1234]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[xiazhe]

Gracias!