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piesebel

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When the patient has been diagnosed as having an infection in the semicircular canals in the vestibular apparatus of the ear, the nurse should assess the patient for
 
  A) Instability when walking, because the semicircular canals maintain equilibrium
  B) Anxiety, because the semicircular canals maintain psychological understanding
  C) Ability to lift because the semicircular canals control gravitational pull
  D) Confusion because the semicircular canals control understanding

Question 2

When a patient is lifted or held by a nurse, the additional weight becomes a part of the nurse's weight and should be
 
  A) Supported with a narrow base
  B) Counterbalanced by a horizontal adjustment
  C) Controlled with the upper arm muscles
  D) Balanced over the center of gravity


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dawsa925

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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