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Destiiny22

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The nurse is assigned to the care of the following patients. In planning nursing care, the nurse knows she should use touch cautiously, especially when communicating with which patient?
 
  a. Middle-aged woman just diagnosed with terminal lung cancer
  b. Middle-aged man experiencing the acute phase of myocardial infarction
  c. Older adult admitted with dehydration with a history of dementia
  d. Young adult recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix who will be discharged tomorrow

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a patient for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen. Which statement by the nurse is best? Assume all are true.
 
  a. You will need to remain NPO for the 8 hours prior to your CT scan.
  b. You cannot have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours before your test.
  c. You will need to be NPO and drink this contrast medium before your test.
  d. You may need to void before you go down to the department for your CT scan.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




Destiiny22

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Gracias!

 

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