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joblessjake

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A physician documents that a patient has a sallow complexion. The nurse understands that this means the patient has a:
 
  a. yellow color to the skin.
  b. blue color to the skin.
  c. red color to the skin.
  d. gray color to the skin.

Question 2

Before involving the family in care of the dying patient, the nurse should:
 
  a. ask the patient if he wants family care.
  b. ask family members if they want to assist with care.
  c. check the hospital policy on the family giving care.
  d. set a caring example.


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chreslie

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

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Sallow is an unhealthy, yellow color; usually said of a complexion or skin.

Answer to Question 2

B
Ascertaining whether the family wants to assist in the patient's daily care will clarify what they want to do.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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