A physician documents that a patient is having purulent drainage from a wound. The nurse understands that this is most likely caused by:
a. ringworm.
b. viral infection.
c. fungal infection.
d. bacterial infection.
D
Purulent drainage is a creamy, viscous, pale yellow or yellow-green fluid exudate that is the result of fluid remains of liquefied necrosis of tissues. Bacterial infection is the most common cause. The character of the pus, including its color, consistency, quantity, or odor, may be of diagnostic significance.
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A postpartum patient with endometritis is being discharged home on antibiotic therapy. The new mother plans to breastfeed her baby. What should the nurse's discharge instruction include?
1. The patient can douche every other day. 2. Sexual intercourse can be resumed when the patient feels up to it. 3. Light housework will provide needed exercise. 4. The baby's mouth should be examined for thrush.
A nurse manager is reviewing an employee's contribution to the nursing division annually. This process is
A) Interpreting quality indicators B) Employee's job satisfaction survey C) Performance appraisal D) Reward and development survey
Patients who most commonly develop pressure injuries are those who are
A. Very thin. B. Able to perform their ADLs independently. C. Able to transfer with assistance. D. Young.