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ARLKQ

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To protect against one of the adverse effects of using sodium hypochlorite for wound care the nurse should:
 
  a. cleanse the wound with iodine prior to packing with sodium hypochlorite.
  b. monitor serum electrolyte level and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
  c. apply petroleum jelly to the skin around the wound.
  d. monitor for CNS symptoms

Question 2

Benzoyl peroxide (Benoxyl) is primarily used to treat:
 
  a. fungal disorders. c. urinary tract infections.
  b. ophthalmic infections. d. acne.


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

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: The sodium hypochlorite cleanses the wound.
B Incorrect: Sodium hypochlorite used in wound care does not impact electrolytes or hemoglobin/hematocrit levels.
C Correct: This action is to protect the healthy tissues surrounding the wound, because sodium hypochlorite can injure healthy tissue.
D Incorrect: Sodium hypochlorite used in wound care does not cause CNS dysfunction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: It is not effective against fungi.
B Incorrect: Benzoyl peroxide should not be allowed to get into a client's eyes.
C Incorrect: It is not used for this purpose.
D Correct: Many acne medications contain benzoyl peroxide.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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