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on: Jul 24, 2018
After the death of a patient and before other nursing interventions are implemented, the nurse should:
 
  a. place the patient in a supine position and elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
  b. wait an hour to prepare the patient for viewing.
  c. place the patient in a side-lying position to allow drainage.
  d. exclude the family while the body is being prepared.

Question 2

During assessment of a patient with anemia, a nurse is alert for the presence of:
 
  a. pallor.
  b. jaundice.
  c. cyanosis.
  d. erythema.


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

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Immediately after death and before other activities are begun, place the body in supine position, and elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees to decrease rigor mortis. Ask family members if they have requests for preparation or viewing of the body (such as position of the body, special clothing, shaving). Determine whether they wish to be present or assist with care of the body. This provides closure for those who wish to assist with body preparation.

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Pallor is a decrease in color caused by a reduced amount of oxyhemoglobin resulting from decreased blood flow caused by anemia or shock. Jaundice is caused by increased deposit of bilirubin in tissues caused by liver disease or destruction of red blood cells; it is not characteristic of anemia. Cyanosis is caused by an increased amount of deoxygenated hemoglobin due to heart or lung disease or a cold environment; it is not characteristic of anemia. Erythema is caused by increased visibility of oxyhemoglobin due to dilation or increased blood flow because of fever, direct trauma, blushing, or alcohol intake; it is not characteristic of anemia.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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