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LaDunn

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A client at a health care facility has died after a prolonged illness. A nurse is assigned to perform postmortem care for the client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform when providing postmortem care?
 
  A) Remove dentures from the mouth.
  B) Place a rolled towel under the head.
  C) Cleanse drainage from the skin.
  D) Apply hairpins and clips.

Question 2

A middle-aged client with cancer has been prescribed patient-controlled analgesia PCA. The nurse caring for the client explains the functioning of PCA. What is the main advantage of PCA?
 
  A) The client obtains pain relief slowly and steadily.
  B) The client determines the maximum daily dose.
  C) The client is able to have long hours of rest.
  D) The client is actively involved in pain management.



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Answer to Question 1

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The nurse should cleanse secretions and drainage from the skin to ensure delivery of a hygienic body. The dentures should be replaced in the mouth as they maintain the natural contour of the face. A small rolled towel is placed beneath the chin of the client to close the mouth; it is not placed under the head. The nurse should remove all hairpins or clips to prevent accidental trauma to the face.

Answer to Question 2

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PCA gives the client the advantage of playing an active role in pain management, as the client is allowed to self-administer medication. Pain relief is rapid, not slow and steady, because the drug is delivered intravenously. The client cannot administer the pain medication as needed because the nurse programs the infusion device to control doses.




LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM


jojobee318

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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