You are removing used linens from a person's bed. Which is correct?
a. Remove all used linens at once.
b. Roll each piece away from you.
c. Keep the side that touched the person outside the roll.
d. Place used linens on the floor.
B
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The nurse assigns patient care to nursing assistive personnel (NAP). Which wound care tasks should the nurse assign to this staff member?
a. Apply the hydrocolloid dressing. b. Assess dimensions of the wound. c. Report visible drainage on the dressing. d. Change the first postoperative dressing.
Which of the following would the community health nurse identify as a key component of the host?
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