The nurse is instructing a patient who has a drain in a surgical wound. How will the nurse indicate that the wound will heal?
a. Primary intention
b. Secondary intention
c. Tertiary intention
d. Deliberate intention
ANS: C
When wounds are kept open by a drain, they heal by tertiary intention.
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The nurse is teaching parents about the effects of media on childhood obesity. The nurse realizes the parents understand the teaching if they make which statements? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Advertising of unhealthy food can increase snacking." b. "Increased screen time may be related to unhealthy sleep." c. "There is a link between the amount of screen time and obesity." d. "Increased screen time can lead to better knowledge of nutrition." e. "Physical activity increases when children increase the amount of screen time."
A patient beginning insulin for type 2 diabetes is experiencing blurred vision and is concerned about becoming blind. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. "I will make an appointment for you to see an ophthalmologist." 2. "I will call the physician to report your symptoms." 3. "Blurry vision is very common. Do not worry." 4. "This is a normal response when insulin therapy is initiated."
A nurse needs to evaluate the progress of a woman's labor. The nurse obtains the following data: cervical dilatation 6 cm; contractions mild in intensity, and occur every five minutes, with a duration of 30 to 40 seconds
Which cue in this data does not fit the pattern suggested by the rest of the cues? A. Cervical dilatation 6 cm B. Mild contraction intensity C. Contraction frequency every two minutes D. Contraction duration 30 to 40 seconds
The chief purpose of evidence-based practice is to
a. offer a problem-solving approach to systematically research clinical evidence directed toward a specific patient problem. b. prepare the nurse to conduct specific research in patient care practices. c. prepare the nurse for employment in an evidence-based research center. d. research clinical evidence that covers the entire aspect of a specific problem.