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Mr.Thesaxman

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Which additional congenital malformation is expected in 80 of infants with a myelomeningocele?
 
  a. Cerebral palsy
  b. Hydrocephalus
  c. Meningitis
  d. Neuroblastoma

Question 2

The nurse initiates the application of a draw sheet on every bedfast patient on her unit to facilitate lifting and to prevent _________ forces.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Hydrocephalus is present in 80 of infants affected by a myelomeningocele.

Answer to Question 2

shearing

Shearing forces cause skin damage by friction; for instance, when a patient is dragged across bed linens during a position change.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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