The emergency department nurse is assessing a puncture wound of the foot. What is the most likely type of infection in this wound?
a. Aerobic bacterial infection
b. Anaerobic bacterial infection
c. Viral infection
d. Fungal infection
ANS: B
An anaerobic bacterial infection is one that grows in an oxygenated environment.
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A client admitted the previous day for a suspected neurologic disorder becomes increasingly lethargic. Which is the best nursing action?
a. Promote a quiet atmosphere for sleep and rest to treat the client's sleep deprivation. b. Explain to the family that this is a normal age-related decline in mental processing. c. Consult a psychiatrist to treat the client's hospital-acquired depression. d. Complete a full neurologic assessment and notify the neurologist.
A nurse working in an infertility clinic should include which information in her discussions with the clients?
1. It is important to know the statistics surrounding couples who never learn why they are infertile. 2. Couples should understand the legal controversy concerning therapeutic insemination. 3. Couples should seek marriage counseling before undergoing fertility treatments. 4. Couples should discuss therapeutic insemination and in vitro fertilization as alternatives.
Which body fluid is the fluid within the cells, constituting about 70% of the total body water?
A) Extracellular fluid (ECF) B) Intracellular fluid (ICF) C) Intravascular fluid D) Interstitial fluid
The client has been informed that he can be discharged once he can irrigate his colostomy independently. The client requests the nurse to observe his irrigation technique. Which of the following learning motives is the client displaying?
a. Physical motive b. Social motive c. Task mastery d. Evaluation stance