The total volume of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the body is:
a. 70 mL.
b. 140 mL.
c. 620 mL.
d. 1100 mL.
b
There is approximately 500 mL of CSF formed each
day, with about 140 mL in constant circulation.
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ANS:
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The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client who was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with a partial-thickness thermal burn. When planning care for this client, which should the nurse consider regarding this type of burn?
A) Partial-thickness burns are deeper than superficial burns but still involve the epidermis only. B) A superficial partial-thickness burn extends from the skin's surface into the papillary layer of the dermis. C) A deep partial-thickness burn is often bright red and has a moist, glistening appearance with blister formation. D) A superficial partial-thickness burn is less painful than a deep partial-thickness burn.
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