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littleanan

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What would a nurse do when the patient arrives in the PACU after a left stapedectomy? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Turn the patient to his right side
  b. Change dressing as it becomes soiled
  c. Turn patient every 2 hours
  d. Leave the bed flat
  e. Medicate immediately on the complaint of nausea

Question 2

A type IV latex allergy is characterized by________ _______.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E
The bed is left in the flat position and the patient is positioned with the operated side facing up, the patient is not turned, and the dressing is not changed by the nurse. The patient should be medicated immediately on complaint of nausea to prevent vomiting and possible disruption of graft.

Answer to Question 2

contact dermatitis

Type IV latex allergy is that of a contact dermatitis.


littleanan

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Dominic

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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