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khang

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The patient posttotal knee replacement is preparing to be discharged. The patient tells the case manager, I feel pretty good, but I am having a hard time getting in and out of the bathroom. What is the case manager's most appropriate response?
 
  a. I'll be sure to teach your family how to help you with this.
  b. Once you are home for a while, it will get easier.
  c. I can have a recreational therapist help you take your mind off your concerns.
  d. An occupational therapist can be ordered to assist you in this area.

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A nurse who has been practicing for 3 years in an acute care facility is caring for a posthip surgery patient.
 
  The nurse observes an abnormal change in vital signs and associates these changes with a postoperative bleeding problem. The nurse is demonstrating which proficiency level?
  a. Advanced beginner
  b. Competent
  c. Proficient
  d. Expert


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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


khang

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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