Which term describes a protective response of body tissues to irritation and injury-a process that results in swelling, redness, pain, and heat?
A. erythema
B. inflammation
C. infection
D. allergy
Answer: B
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As a nurse discharges a patient, the patient gives the nurse a card of appreciation made in an arts and crafts group. Select the nurse's best action
a. Recognize the patient's thoughtfulness. Express appreciation and accept the card. b. Inform the patient that accepting gifts violates policies of the facility. Decline the card. c. Acknowledge the patient's transition through the termination phase, but decline the card. d. Accept the card. Invite the patient to return to participate in other arts and crafts groups.
A client has a closed fracture of the nose. Which intervention is best when encouraging self-care for this client?
a. Advise the client not to eat or drink for 24 hours after sustaining the fracture. b. Teach the client how to apply cold com-presses to the area to reduce swelling. c. Urge the client to sleep without a pillow to hasten resolution of the swelling. d. Reassure the client that his or her appear-ance will normalize after the swelling is gone.
The nurse must administer Digoxin 0.125 mg IV. The medication is available in ampules that are labeled "Digoxin 500 mcg/2 mL." How many milliliters of drug should be administered?
a. 0.25 mL c. 4 mL b. 0.5 mL d. 40 mL
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a tracheostomy (trach) following throat surgery. What is the rationale for swabbing the area around the outside of the trach tube with hydrogen peroxide?
A) To relieve bronchospasm B) To hydrate thick sputum C) To reduce inflammation D) To remove encrusted secretions