In a dark-skinned person, a Stage I pressure ulcer appears
A. red or pink.
B. black or blue.
C. white or tan.
D. yellow or brown.
Answer: B
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A) Begin an exercise regime. B) Begin smoking cessation. C) Begin daily aspirin therapy. D) Begin taking a loop diuretic to aid weight loss.
While auscultating the fetal heart rate at 20 weeks gestation, you get a reading of 90 . What does this most likely represent?
a. Fetal distress b. Umbilical souffle c. An accurate reading of the fetal heart rate d. Uterine souffle
The nurse is caring for a client with a newly diagnosed chronic illness. In answering the client's questions, the nurse most accurately responds when basing the response on the fact that:
a. the most prevalent form of disease in older adults at this time is acute illness. b. although chronic illness lasts a long time, the condition primarily affects the client. c. chronic illness is lifelong, and coping can be influenced by perceived uncer-tainty. d. the client's acquisition of knowledge of the disease will guarantee successful coping.
The nurse is providing health education at a community center. Which instruction does the nurse include as part of client education for the prevention of low back pain?
a. "Participate in a regular exercise program." b. "Purchase a soft mattress for sleeping comfort." c. "Wear high-heeled shoes only for special occasions." d. "Keep your weight within 20% of your ideal body weight."