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j.rubin

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When teaching the family pressure ulcer care for the client at home, the nurse suggests cleansing with a solution of:
 
  A. Witch hazel
  B. Normal saline
  C. Povidone-iodine
  D. Hydrogen peroxide

Question 2

MC Clients who are candidates for pneumatic compression devices include those with
 
  A. Severe arteriosclerosis.
  B. Pulmonary edema.
  C. Joint replacement surgery.
  D. Preexisting deep-vein thrombosis.



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Answer to Question 1

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B. Normal saline is used for cleansing a pressure ulcer and can be made at home to lower expenses.
A. Witch hazel is an astringent solution with an alcohol base that would not be used to cleanse a pressure ulcer.
C. Povidone-iodine is an antibacterial solution that would not be used to cleanse a pressure ulcer.
D. Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching and oxidizing agent that would not be used to cleanse a pressure ulcer.

Answer to Question 2

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