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waynest

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For a client in traction who has skeletal pins, a nurse should:
 
  A. Use povidone-iodine to cleanse the pin site
  B. Apply antiseptic ointment and cover with a split dressing
  C. Use hydrogen peroxide as a rinse before a dressing is applied
  D. Do both pin sites at the same time, with the same swab and solution

Question 2

MC Which of the following groups are considered high risk and require discharge planning?
 
  A. Middle-aged persons.
  B. Moderate to low-income workers.
  C. Those with a chronic or terminal illness.
  D. Those in a stable living arrangement.



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Answer to Question 1

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B. Using a sterile applicator, apply a small amount of topical antibiotic ointment to pin site and cover with a sterile 2  2 split gauze dressing. (NOTE: Some physicians leave site uncovered.)
A. Dip sterile cotton-tipped applicator into sterile container of one-half hydrogen peroxide and one-half saline, maintaining sterile environment. Place applicator by the pin and roll it along the skin, away from insertion site. Clean outward in a circular fashion from the pin. Dispose of applicator. (Some institutions use only hydrogen peroxide or only saline.)
C. Dip a new sterile applicator in normal saline; roll applicator across skin away from pin. Removes cleansing solution to reduce skin irritation.
D. Repeat procedure for other pin site.

Answer to Question 2

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waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


xthemafja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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