When skin layers adhere to the linens and deeper tissue layer move downward, ________ damage occurs

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


shear
Shear damage is caused when pressure holds one layer of skill in place while the deeper layer is forced downward as may happen when turning or moving in bed. This force causes reduced blood flow to the tissues.

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A client, aged 30 years, tells his case manager "I do not have bipolar disorder anymore, so I do not

need the medicine and the blood tests. I was in the hospital twice for a few days a year or so ago. Then you got into the act to get me a place to live and SSI checks. All that is wrong now is I am bored and I do not have any friends." The nurse assesses the client as demonstrating a. denial. b. projection. c. rationalization. d. identification.

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A new mother states that her infant must be cold because the baby's hands and feet are blue. The nurse explains that this is a common and temporary condition called

a. Acrocyanosis b. Erythema neonatorum c. Harlequin color d. Vernix caseosa

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When leading a team, a middle performing leader is seen as having which abilities?

a. Loyalty to institution b. Acts as role model c. Always positive with fellow nurses d. Safe in all aspects of work

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Using SBAR, what would you communicate to the surgeon?

What will be an ideal response?

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