The long-term care facility nurse requests a dental consult to ...

[ahriuashd]

The long-term care facility nurse requests a dental consult to treat gingivitis in a resident. The nurse is aware that gingivitis, if not treated, can ultimately cause:
 
  a. receding gums.
  b. tooth loss.
  c. bleeding.
  d. halitosis.

Question 2

To reduce pressure ulcers in a bedridden patient, the nurse places the patient:
 
  a. directly on his side, with a trochanter bearing the weight.
  b. supine, with the sacrum and iliac crest bearing the weight.
  c. in a semi-Fowler's position, with the sacrum and ischium bearing the weight.
  d. in a lateral position with body rotated 30 degrees with gluteus bearing the weight.

[olderstudent]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

[ahriuashd]

Excellent

[aruss1303]

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