A male patient's symptomatic HIV has progressed to AIDS, and the patient is now unable to independently perform most of his activities of daily living. To prevent skin breakdown, what action should the nurse take?
A) Massage the patient's dependent regions on a daily basis.
B) Cleanse the patient's perianal skin with a mild disinfectant.
C) Arrange for a pressure-reducing mattress.
D) Ensure that only water is used during washes and skin care.
C
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The nurse works on a renal transplant unit and receives an order for posaconazole (Noxafil) for the patient which the nurse interprets to mean the patient has what infection?
A) Blastomycosis B) Aspergillus C) Mucormycosis D) Coccidioidomycosis
A nurse is working with students on a medical unit. A client with respiratory acidosis is being monitored closely, and the nurse is able to describe to the students the pathophysiology surrounding this client's condition as well as specific
assessment findings. This nurse is demonstrating which type of knowledge? 1. Aesthetic 2. Empirical 3. Personal 4. Creative
Lack of privacy does not affect the patient's ability to have a bowel movement.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A patient requires wound debridement. The nurse is aware that which of the following statements is correct regarding this procedure?
a. This procedure involves flushing debris from wounds. b. This procedure involves the removal of nonviable necrotic tissue. c. Mechanical methods involve direct surgical removal of the eschar layer of the wound. d. Enzymatic debridement may be implemented independently by the nurse whenever it is required.