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tingc95

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When performing a capillary puncture, the nurse should
 
  a. hold the lancet at a 45 degree angle to the skin
  b. puncture the skin 5 mm deep
  c. wipe off the first drop of blood with a sterile gauze
  d. apply heat to the puncture site

Question 2

In which cultural group is a shaman considered the traditional healer?
 
  a. Hispanic Americans c. European Americans
  b. Native Americans d. African-Americans


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katheyjon

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

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The lancet should be held at a 90 degree angle to the skin. The skin should be punctured approximately 2 cm in depth. Heat should not be applied to the puncture site. Once blood appears at the puncture site, the first drop of blood should be wiped off with a piece of sterile gauze.

Answer to Question 2

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The traditional healer for Native Americans is a Shaman or a Medicine Man/Woman.


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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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