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RYAN BANYAN

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Before surgery the nurse would do which of the following?
 
  a. Administer preoperative medications as ordered.
  b. Document what the client ate for dinner the night before.
  c. Give the client water up until the time of surgery.
  d. See that the client's family is available.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who has hemophilia and experiences pain due to bleeding into the joints. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this client?
 
  a. Apply ice and pressure to bleeding sites.
  b. Apply warm compresses to bleeding sites.
  c. Administer aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
  d. Immobilize painful joints in an extended position.


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daiying98

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

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Other medications may be prescribed for the client in preparation for surgery. Before surgery the nurse would be responsible for the administration of the preoperative medications as ordered.

Answer to Question 2

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Medical management consists of administration of clotting factors. Nursing care centers on teaching the client and family how to manage the condition (i.e., how to administer clotting factors prophylactically and if injury occurs), relieving pain when present, and teaching ways to prevent injury.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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