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A patient is discharged to his daughter's home. He weighs 250 pounds and is immobile. The nurse should instruct the daughter on the use of a
 
  A) Three-person lift
  B) Transfer with a gait belt
  C) Hydraulic lift
  D) Stand-up assist lift

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who had surgery 2 days ago. The nurse correctly recognizes which of the following as having the greatest ability to reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
 
  A) Early ambulation
  B) Bedrest
  C) Preoperative exercise
  D) Frequent turning in bed in the postoperative period


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

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


serike

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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