The nurse is preparing to document herpetic lesions noted on a client. Which terms should the nurse use to document the finding? Select all that apply.
A. Ulcerated.
B. Vesicular.
C. Crusty.
D. Pruritic.
E. Pustular.
Answer: E
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A) Formation of ulcers B) Elevation of blood pressure C) Development of heart disease D) Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system
Which of the following conditions would best be treated with vasopressin (Pitressin)?
a. Heart failure b. Massive gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding c. Angina pectoris d. Hypertension
Before applying a dry cold application, you need to:
a. Measure the temperature b. Measure vital signs c. Put it in a cover d. Wash it with soap and water
A nurse on the medical-surgical unit is caring for several very ill clients. One client says, "I was supposed to get my medications an hour ago." The nurse recognizes that medication errors can have what repercussions?
a. Medication errors can potentially extend the client's length of hospital stay. b. Medication errors can result in expensive legal costs to the facility. c. Medication errors can damage the facility's reputation. d. Medication errors can be physically devastating to nurse and client. e. Medication errors cause preventable deaths during hospitalizations.