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Upon admission, the nurse notes that a patient without family members present has a billfold filled with cash. Where can the nurse suggest the money be placed?
 
  a. In a sealed envelope in the bedside table
  b. In the care of hospital security
  c. Locked in the narcotic cupboard
  d. In the hospital safe

Question 2

The nurse is irrigating a leg wound of a patient on the trauma unit. Where should the nurse direct the flow of the irrigant?
 
  a. From the area of least contamination to the area of most contamination
  b. Forcefully into the wound
  c. Gently over the skin into the wound
  d. From a distance of about 12 inches


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sylvia

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

ANS: D
Valuables should be locked in the hospital safe.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The irrigant should flow from the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area to prevent microorganisms from entering the wound.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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