The nurse is caring for a client who has previously had a sacral decubiti that has completely healed. In developing the risk profile for skin breakdown, the nurse recognizes that a prior pressure ulcer would
A) heal faster with reinjury.
B) break down faster with reinjury.
C) have no sensation in the injured area.
D) be at risk for infection even with intact skin.
B
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a. A climate of caring b. A comprehensive care plan c. Customer satisfaction with nursing care d. Nursing assessments
A client being treated for syphilis visits the office with a possible allergic reaction to benzathine penicillin G. Which abnormal findings would the nurse expect to document? (Select all that apply.)
a. Red rash b. Shortness of breath c. Heart irregularity d. Chest tightness e. Anxiety
A patient has a complex cardiac history that includes recurrent ventricular fibrillation. After the failure of more conservative treatments, his care team has introduced oral amiodarone
What assessments should be prioritized by the nurse who is providing care for this patient? A) Orientation and cognition B) Respiratory assessment C) Neurological assessment D) Active and passive range of motion
When working with colonias, it is important to remember:
a. They have developed roads, transportation, and electrical services. b. They are frequently driven off, only to return to the same area. c. Their settlements have led to an increase in several disease conditions. d. Their contributions have improved the local economy.