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When sterilizing instruments for the operating room, the most dependable and practical method is to use:
 
  a. chemical solution.
  b. boiling water.
  c. steam under pressure.
  d. dry heat.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a newborn with a myelomeningocele. Before surgery, the nursing interventions should include:
 
  a. leaving the lesion uncovered and placing the infant supine.
  b. covering the lesion with a sterile, saline-soaked gauze.
  c. applying lotion to the lesion to keep it moist.
  d. covering the lesion with a dry, sterile gauze.


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chevyboi1976

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

C
Steam under pressure is the most practical and dependable method for destruction of all microorganisms.

Answer to Question 2

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Nursing interventions for an infant with myelomeningocele include covering the lesion with a sterile, saline-soaked gauze.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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