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strangeaffliction

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A nurse is irrigating a 32-year-old client's ear in order to clear external auditory canal
  obstruction. What measure should the nurse employ when caring for this client?
 
  A) Warm the irrigating solution to body temperature
  B) Straighten the client's ear canal down and back
  C) Place the syringe at the tip of the external auditory meatus
  D) Keep the ear canal wet to promote client comfort

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the respiratory status of a client after cardiac bypass surgery. Which of the following may occur as an adverse effect of oxygen administration?
 
  A) The pulse rate may decrease in a client with respiratory distress.
  B) Pain may lead to hyper- or hypoventilation.
  C) The client who is not receiving sufficient oxygen may exhibit signs of jaundice.
  D) Pneumonia may occur as a result of too much oxygen.


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cassie_ragen

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B
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Pain may lead to hyper- or hypoventilation. In respiratory distress, the pulse rate often rises. The client who is not receiving sufficient oxygen may exhibit signs of cyanosis. Pneumonia is not an adverse effect of oxygen administration.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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