An excess of keratin in the epidermis is termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
scaling
Scaling is an excess of keratin in the epidermis.
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A. Carpal tunnel syndrome B. Osteoarthritis of the wrist C. Epicondylitis D. Cervical osteoarthritis
A postpartum patient with a high spinal cord injury has an indwelling urinary catheter placed for a cesarean birth. The patient's face is red and is complaining of a headache. A current blood pressure measurement is 160/120 mmHg
What should the nurse do first? A) Immediately cut and remove the indwelling catheter. B) Sit the patient up abruptly and massage the lower back. C) Raise the head of the bed and assess the catheter for blockage. D) Lower the head of the bed and coach to breathe slowly in and out.
A student nurse who is preparing to graduate and take the licensure examination asks, "What is compulsory licensure?" The appropriate response of the nursing advisor is which of the following?
a. All candidates wishing to take the licensure examination must pass a drug screen. b. Candidates must not have a felony conviction. c. To practice as an RN, the nurse must be licensed as an RN. d. An impaired nurse must sign a legal document to acknowledge limitations on his or her practice.
The nurse monitors an older adult for which of the following adverse drug reactions more commonly seen in elderly clients?
a. anaphylactic shock c. orthostatic hypotension b. pseudomembranous enterocolitis d. discolored urine