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LCritchfi

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A patient has completed her hospital treatment for cellulitis of her leg and will be returning home shortly to complete her antibiotic therapy and wound care with the assistance of a home health nurse.
 
  The nurse should begin to address environmental considerations in this patient's care by
  A) assessing the patient's home and work environment.
  B) explaining the importance of maintaining asepsis in the home.
  C) helping the patient enlist help from friends and family.
  D) teaching the patient how to maximize safety in the home environment.

Question 2

Which of the following would be the most user-friendly and appropriate source of drug information for a nurse?
 
  A) Drug Facts and Comparisons book
  B) A nurse's drug guide
  C) A drug package insert
  D) The Physician's Drug Reference (PDR)


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CharlieArnold

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B


LCritchfi

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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