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mckennatimberlake

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which of the following assessments would be most concerning to a nurse caring for a patient who was recently admitted to the unit after a right knee replacement?
 
  1. Pedal pulses on the operative side are weak compared with those on the nonoperative side.
  2. A small amount of serosanguineous drainage is noted on the dressing.
  3. The intravenous pump is infusing normal saline at 100 mL/hr.
  4. The patient has a Foley catheter that is draining clear yellow urine.

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A student nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a cerebral vascular accident that resulted in right-sided weakness.
 
  In developing a plan of care that focuses on optimizing mobility, collaborative interventions should involve which of the following health-care team members?
  1. Chaplain
  2. Social worker
  3. Physical therapist
  4. Dietitian


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jackie

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

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


mckennatimberlake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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