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berenicecastro

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Anemia predisposes a client to pressure ulcers as a result of:
 
  A. Increased sedation
  B. Edematous tissues
  C. Reduced tensile strength
  D. Diminished oxygen to the tissues

Question 2

A priority for the nurse caring for clients in the postanesthesia care unit or recovery room is
 
  A. Inspection of the surgical site
  B. Assessment of circulation
  C. Maintenance of a patent airway
  D. Determination of client discomfort


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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D. Decreased hemoglobin reduces oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and the amount of oxygen available to the tissues, increasing the risk of pressure ulcers.
A. Anemia does not cause increased sedation.
B. Anemia does not cause edematous tissue.
C. Anemia does not cause reduced tensile strength.

Answer to Question 2

C
C. Maintain the ABC's of client care. Airway patent first. Breathing second.
A. Observe condition of dressing and drains for any evidence of bright red blood.
B. Maintain the ABC's of client care. Circulation third.
D. Assess level of pain as client awakens. Provide pain medication as ordered and when vital signs have stabilized.


berenicecastro

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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