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vHAUNG6011

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A nurse is placing a patient in Fowler's position. What should she teach the family about this position?
 
  A) Use at least two big pillows to support the head.
  B) Cross the arms over the patient's abdomen.
  C) Do not raise the knees with the knee gatch.
  D) Keep the hands lower than the rest of the body.

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A 90-year-old woman has been in an automobile crash and sustained four fractured ribs on the left side of her thorax. Based on her age and the injury, what complication is she at risk for?
 
  A) pneumonia C) urinary incontinence
  B) altered thought processes D) viral influenza


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bob

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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vHAUNG6011

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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