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kwoodring

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The nurse is performing hygienic care for a comatose patient. Which action is not correct?
 
  a. Clean the eyes by washing from the inner canthus to the outer canthus.
  b. Turn the head to the side when flossing and brushing the teeth.
  c. Following mouth care, immediately turn the patient to a prone position.
  d. Keep the patient's mouth open with a padded tongue blade.

Question 2

Which of the following clients is not at risk for not tolerating the stress of a fever?
 
  1. client with cardiac difficulties
  2. client with renal insufficiency
  3. client with autoimmune disease
  4. client with gastrointestinal disease


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
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After the nurse provides mouth care, the comatose patient should be kept in the lateral position with the head turned toward the side for 30 to 60 minutes. This posture prevents the pooling of secretions and aspiration. Each of the other actions would be appropriate when caring for a comatose patient.

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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