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Alainaaa8

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on: Jul 17, 2018
A nurse is caring for a client with paraplegia. What important measure should the nurse
  follow when providing care for this client?
 
  A) Encourage the use of high-top sneakers to prevent footdrop
  B) Use a trapeze bar to help in maintaining proper body alignment
  C) Use trochanter rolls to assist the client when changing positions
  D) Ask the client to avoid breathing deeply as it may lead to exertion

Question 2

The nurse assesses the client's eyes and notices extreme redness of the eyes. Based on this information, what would be best way that the nurse should record this observation in the electronic medical record?
 
  A) Conjunctivitis
  B) Strabismus
  C) Diplopia
  D) Ptosis


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Ashley I

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Conjunctivitis is redness of the eye. Strabismus is cross eyes or wall eyes. Diplopia is double vision. Ptosis is eyelids are drooping.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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