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armygirl

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse admits an older adult patient to the long-term care facility. When assessing for pressure ulcer risk, what should the nurse do after conducting the first Braden scale assessment?
 
  a. Apply transparent film dressings to buttocks.
  b. Reassess using the Braden Q scale.
  c. Conduct another assessment in 3 days.
  d. Massage areas over the bony prominences.

Question 2

The nurse in the emergency department admits a patient with a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen accompanied by heavy bleeding. What type of drainage does the nurse expect to see on the dressing?
 
  a. Serous
  b. Sanguineous
  c. Purosanguineous
  d. Purulent


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Chou

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


armygirl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

hollysheppard095

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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