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Bob-Dole

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse working in long-term care is assessing residents at risk for the development of a decubitus ulcer. Which one would be most at risk?
 
  A) an 83-year-old who is mobile C) a 75-year-old who uses a cane
  B) a 92-year-old who uses a walker D) an 86-year-old who is bedfast

Question 2

A nurse is providing oral care to a patient with dentures. What action would the nurse do first?
 
  A) Assess the mouth and gums. C) Wash the patient's face.
  B) Don gloves. D) Apply lubricant.


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Kdiggy

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


Bob-Dole

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

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Wow, this really help

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