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danielfitts88

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The nurse who observes standard precautions when disposing of linens contaminated with feces will:
 
  a. don gown, gloves, and mask.
  b. wash hands for 5 minutes after disposal.
  c. don gloves only.
  d. double-bag the sheets.

Question 2

When bathing a patient with a deep vein thrombosis in the left leg, the nurse will modify the attention to the left leg by:
 
  a. washing the leg with long, firm strokes and drying with a towel.
  b. omitting washing the leg at all.
  c. gently washing the leg and patting dry with a towel.
  d. applying lotion in long, smooth strokes.


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

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All health care workers should follow standard precautions to prevent infection from pathogens. Standard precautions for the disposal of ordinary feces require only that the nurse don gloves.

Answer to Question 2

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The lower extremities of people with circulatory disorders are gently washed and patted dry, omitting any stroking or massaging.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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