The patient has a pressure ulcer that was classified as a stage III ulcer when identified. With care, the ulcer has partially healed and now appears as an area of nonblanchable erythema with mild edema
What is the most appropriate nursing description?
A) Stage I ulcer
B) Stage III ulcer, healing
C) Stage III to I ulcer
D) Stage III ulcer, exacerbated
B
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A nurse is about to open a fresh carton of surgical gloves. Which should the nurse do
upon noticing that the date of the package has expired? A) The packet of gloves must be sterilized B) The outer glove covering must be removed C) The carton of gloves must be refrigerated D) The packet of gloves must be discarded
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