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gonzo233

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After wrapping a stump with an elastic wrap for a patient who had an amputation 4 days earlier, a nurse would do which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Monitor for capillary refill.
  2. Assess for pain or numbness.
  3. Slip two fingers under the proximal end.
  4. Dangle the limb on the side of the bed for 20 minutes.
  5. Encourage the patient to soak the limb.

Question 2

A 15-year-old football player is diagnosed with a bad sprain. A nurse recognizes that the injury involves
 
  1. Torn ligaments.
  2. A fine crack in the anklebone.
  3. Injury to a long bone.
  4. Damage to cartilage tissue.


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nguyenhoanhat

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

ANS: 2, 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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