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Jipu 123

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A student nurse is assigned the care of a patient who is receiving skin traction. Which of the following does the student expect to observe? Select all that apply.
 
  1. A trapeze over the bed
  2. A rope attached to a frame around the limb
  3. A pin protruding from the limb
  4. An elastic bandage wrapped around the limb
  5. A suspended weight

Question 2

While caring for a client with a newly placed plaster leg cast, a nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Assess the toes for capillary refill.
  2. Elevate the casted limb on pillows.
  3. Handle the cast with the palms of the hand.
  4. Lift the cast by gripping the ankle.
  5. Teach the patient to use a nail file to scratch under the cast.


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bassamabas

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

ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 3


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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