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1. Massage is counter-indicated if a patient is suspected of having a DVT

2. Ways to manage patient comfort during an MRI

3. What are JP Drains used for?

4. Foods high in iron

5. Neutropenic precautions

6. Components of an ekg wave

Answer 1

Ans)1) It can be lodged in a vein-DVT(deep vein thrombosis). Massage is contraindicated because it may dislodge the clot which could send it through the circulation where it could lodge in the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism-a life threatening condition.

2) Ways to manage patient comfort during an MRI:

• Talk to your technician. MRI is a loud scan.

• Choose your tunes.

• Bring a friend.

• Practice mindfulness.

• Wear a sleeping mask.

• Take a mental wander.

3) A Jackson-Pratt drain (also called a JP drain) is a closed-suction medical device that is commonly used as a post-operative drain for collecting bodily fluids from surgical sites. The device consists of an internal drain connected to a grenade-shaped bulb via plastic tubing.

4) Best sources of iron are:

• Beans and lentils.
• Tofu.
• Baked potatoes.
• Cashews.
• Dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach.
• Fortified breakfast cereals.
• Whole-grain and enriched breads.