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panfilo

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on: Jul 17, 2018
A nurse is caring for a 45-year-old client who has undergone arthroscopy. What client
  teaching should the nurse provide when caring for this client after the procedure?
 
  A) Restrict the client from elevating the joint
  B) Encourage application of heat on the joint
  C) Instruct the client to limit fluids
  D) Instruct the client on monitoring the site for infections

Question 2

A nurse caring for a client with streptococcal infection of the throat instructs the client
  to take precautions to prevent the occurrence of rheumatic fever, which is secondary to
  streptococcal infection.
 
  How should the nurse define secondary infection?
  A) Acute infection
  B) Chronic infection
  C) Independent infection
  D) Dependent infection


Benayers

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

D

Answer to Question 2

D


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