You have a patient with a knee replacement who comes back in for redness and purulent discharge around the surgical incision. The doctor cleans out the wound, leaves it open to heal and drain. This is an example of what type of healing?
A. Secondary Intention
B. Tertiary intention
C. Primary intention
D. Quaternary intention
Ans: B. Tertiary intention
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The nurse is planning care for a client who has been withdrawn and isolated for the last three days. Which action will best demonstrate the nurse's empathy for this client?
1. Encourage the client's attendance and participation in groups. 2. Focus on the client's strengths to enhance self-esteem. 3. Explore the client's feelings of anger related to powerlessness. 4. Approach the client regularly and spend time with the client.
The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about intrinsic factor. The instructor evaluates that learning has occurred when the students make which response?
1. "Intrinsic factor is secreted by the chief cells of the stomach." 2. "Intrinsic factor is necessary for absorption of vitamin B6." 3. "Intrinsic factor aids in the secretion of mucus to protect the stomach." 4. "Intrinsic factor is necessary for absorption of vitamin B12."
The nurse comes on shift and finds an insulin drip infusing via IV pump. The bag is labeled 500 units of regular insulin in 100 mL of normal saline. The rate is set at 2 mL/hr. How many units of insulin is the client receiving per hour?
A. 10 B. 8 C. 5 D. 2
Mrs. Tang weighs 110 pounds. You will record this on the flow sheet as
A. 110". B. 110'. C. 110 lb. D. 110 kg.