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audragclark

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The 46-year-old patient is semiconscious and is in need of emergency surgery to relieve a subdural hematoma. The nurse knows that:
 
  A) Emergency situations do not require prior consent
  B) He or she must obtain written consent for invasive procedures
  C) This is not a function of the LPN/LVN; the nurse should call his or her supervisor
  D) The patient must be alert in order to obtain informed consent

Question 2

When teaching the parent(s) of a toddler, nurses discuss the dangers of aspiration that may be caused by small toys and other objects in the home. Toddlers are at risk for swallowing small objects because
 
  A) They learn by experiencing objects orally
  B) They know they will get attention if they put things in their mouths
  C) They are purposely frightening their parent(s)
  D) They are bored


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irishcancer18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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