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Here is the answer to the #NCLEX Mastery Question of the Day! The nurse is planning the homecare needs of a patient diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Which of the following equipment would the nurse ensure that the patient has at home? A. Suction machine •Muscle weakness is associated with myasthenia gravis. Therefore, patients with this condition can have a decreased ability to chew, swallow food and expectorate mucus secretions. This can result in choking and aspiration. The patient and family must be instructed how to use the suction machine. •Oxygen cylinder and sequential compression device are not essential to home care of the patient with myasthenia gravis. The patient may need the alternating pressure mattress to prevent pressure ulcers, however a suction machine is the priority.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:45:27 +0000

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