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roselinechinyere27m

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which of these steps describes the correct way for a nurse to cleanse the site selected for a client's venipuncture?
 
  a. Cleanse the site back and forth using a povidone-iodine swab.
  b. Use a crisscross motion at the site and extending 4 inches beyond.
  c. Cleanse the site back and forth using an alcohol pad.
  d. Use a circular motion at the site and extending 2 inches beyond.

Question 2

The nurse monitors the frequency of contractions timed:
 
  a. from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
  b. from the beginning of one contraction to the end of the next
  c. from the end of one contraction to the beginning of the next
  d. from the end of one contraction to the end of the next


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

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To cleanse the site selected for a client's venipuncture, use a circular motion at the site and extending 2 inches beyond.

Answer to Question 2

A
Frequency is the time from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction. Duration is the length of one contraction. Intensity is the strength of the contraction at the acme.


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