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joe

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on: Jul 22, 2018
When performing a capillary puncture, the nurse should:
 
  a. hold the lancet at a 45 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

The nurse documents that a client's patellar reflex is a +4. This means the reflex is:
 
  a. absent.
  b. present but diminished.
  c. normal.
  d. hyperactive with possible clonus.


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Amiracle

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


joe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

parker125

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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