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xroflmao

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on: Jul 22, 2018
While supervising a student nurse who is caring for a patient on bedrest, a nurse intervenes when observing the student
 
  1. Using mild soaps for cleansing the skin.
  2. Repositioning in bed at 2-hour intervals.
  3. Offering the patient high-protein snacks.
  4. Massaging directly on reddened bony prominences.

Question 2

A nurse knows that when skin slides over another surface in the opposite direction, it can cause abrasions and open skin areas, which is known as
 
  1. Shearing.
  2. Peristalsis.
  3. Atelectasis.
  4. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).


hugthug12

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

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


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