A patient's risk for pressure sore development according to the Braden Scale is as follows:
Sensory perception: 4
Moisture: 4
Activity: 2
Mobility: 2
Nutrition: 1
Friction and Shear: 3
From this assessment, the nurse determines that the patient's risk for pressure sore development is:
A) No risk
B) Mild risk
C) Moderate risk
D) High risk
B
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a. Is a life-threatening emergency b. Is a normal factor in aging c. May require the nurse to auscultate bowel sounds for up to 5 minutes in a quadrant d. Both B and C
Most food-borne diseases manifest with similar symptoms. In diagnosing the type of food-borne disease, factors that need to be considered include all of the following except
a. Number of days since exposure b. Recent travel history c. Types of chronic diseases present d. Whether others became ill
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client recovering from endoscopic sinus surgery. What should this teaching include?
1. "Sleep on your back or in a semi-reclining position only." 2. "Irrigate your sinuses with warm saline solution." 3. "Sneeze with your mouth closed." 4. "Avoid blowing your nose and strenuous exercising for a week."
Recruiting among the emerging workforce (18- to 35-year-olds) is a challenge for healthcare agencies. Marketing brochures should address the leadership and vision of the healthcare agency
Which of the following workplace environments will attract applicants in the emerging workforce? a. A highly professional environment b. A nurturing and receptive environment c. An environment highlighted by lots of meetings, so staff members can have lots of input d. A totally online environment, so staff members will not have to interface with uncaring colleagues