1. Right Answer: B
Explanation: The method of splinting is always dictated by the severity of the clients condition and the priority decision. Basic Care and Comfort
2. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Hazards of improper splinting include aggravation of a bone or joint injury, reduced distal circulation, and delay in transport of a client with a life-threatening injury.Basic Care and Comfort
3. Right Answer: C
Explanation: When a client is in a hepatic coma, he is in live liver failure. The liver can no longer metabolize amino acids completely, thus ammonia levels increase causing brain-tissue irritation. Basic Care and Comfort
4. Right Answer: A
Explanation: It is important to measure intake (I) and output (O), which should be approximately equal. Enteral feedings are hyperosmotic agents pulling fluid from cells into the vascular bed. Water given before feeding presents a hyperosmotic diuresis. I and O measures assess fluid balance. Basic Care and Comfort
5. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Immediately postop abdominal surgery, the NG tube keeps the stomach decompressed to prevent surgical-site disruption and fluid loss through vomiting. BasicCare and Comfort
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