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big1devin

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The health care provider orders a window to be cut over the abdomen of a client in a hip spica cast for which of these purposes?
 
  a. to dress a wound
  b. to observe the skin
  c. to relieve pressure from abdominal distention
  d. to take a pulse

Question 2

The criteria for a client to be admitted to a restorative care program is:
 
  a. mentally stable, able to learn, able to sit supported for at least 1 hour
  b. medically stable, able to learn, able to sit supported for at least 1 hour
  c. mentally stable, able to learn, willing to participate
  d. medically stable, unable to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), willing to participate



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Answer to Question 1

C
After the application and drying of a cast, the doctor may order a cast cut to allow visualization of a body area or to relieve pressure. This is known as windowing.

Answer to Question 2

B
The criteria for a client to be admitted to a restorative care program is to be medically stable, able to learn, able to sit supported for at least 1 hour, and willing to participate in the program.





 

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