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Mollykgkg

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse assessing a patient's skin for signs of impaired skin integrity knowing that a major manifestation is a(n):
 
  a. burn.
  b. laceration.
  c. pressure ulcer.
  d. infection.

Question 2

The nurse teaches the parents of a child with acute epiglottitis that the child could suddenly suffer:
 
  a. increased carbon dioxide levels.
  b. airway obstruction.
  c. inability to swallow.
  d. bronchial collapse.


macybarnes

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

C
A major manifestation of impaired skin integrity is a pressure ulcer.

Answer to Question 2

B
Immediate treatment of acute epiglottitis includes an artificial airway.


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