The nurse explains to the patient the procedure she will use to apply a wet dressing to his open wound. The nurse will use what solution?
1. Salicylic acid
2. Colloidal bath
3. Burow solution
4. Urea
3
Burow solution is used for open wet dressings in inflammatory conditions of the skin.
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When assessing a client with a somatoform disorder, how would the mental health nurse assess the client's secondary gains?
A) By asking questions concerning the type and amount of medications the client is taking B) By asking questions to elicit any pattern of repeated complaints by taking a history of current and past health status C) By asking questions concerning any previous work or activity the client used to be able to do that he or she is unable to perform as a result of the symptoms D) By asking questions concerning physical complaints
A pregnant woman asks the nurse if she must give up caffeinated coffee while pregnant. How will the nurse advise the patient?
a. "Two cups of coffee can increase your risk of spontaneous abortion." b. "Drinking fewer than 6 cups of coffee per day is not harmful." c. "You may consume coffee freely during your third trimester." d. "There is evidence that caffeine is teratogenic."
Which characteristics would a nurse anticipate when working with a family who is providing care for an aging parent?
a. An increase in closeness within family relationships b. Having to work more hours to pay for the aged person's needs c. Help at home because the aged person can complete many simple household tasks d. Increased stress coupled with loss of private time for recreation
Simplest form of a protein.
A. Water-soluble vitamins B. Trace elements C. Basal metabolic rate D. Amino acid