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When other methods have failed to stop the bleeding and the victim's life is in danger, the rescuer at the scene applies a tourniquet to a young woman's leg above the knee. It is essential that the rescuer:
 
  a. never release the tourniquet.
  b. wrap the tourniquet around the limb twice.
  c. mark the patient with a T.
  d. leave the limb elevated.

Question 2

When caring for a baby born to a drug-addicted mother, the nurse should include in her interventions to:
 
  a. swaddle the baby closely.
  b. place the baby in a brightly lit area.
  c. hold and rock the baby frequently.
  d. place the baby in a busy part of the nursery for stimulation.



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voltaire123

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Answer to Question 1

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A tourniquet must never be released once it is in place. All other options are enhancements to the procedure of the tourniquet application, but not essential.

Answer to Question 2

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A baby born to a drug-addicted mother should be swaddled, placed in an area of low stimulation, and minimally handled.




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


kilada

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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