The nurse chooses a wound vac for the following types of wounds: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. A venous stasis leg ulcer
2. Deep pressure ulcers
3. Partial thickness burns
4. Wounds with large volume of drainage
5. Wounds that need to be dry to heal
2,3,4
Rationale: A venous stasis ulcer would be better treated with a hydrocolloid dressing that can be molded to uneven body surfaces
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When auscultating the respirations of a client in left ventricular heart failure, the nurse would most likely detect
a. crackling sounds. b. diminished sounds. c. grunting. d. wheezing.
The nurse suspects the possibility of a bioterrorist attack. Which of the following factors is most likely related to this possibility? (Select all that apply.)
a. A rapid increase in patients presenting with fever or respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms b. Lower rates of symptoms among patients who spend time primarily indoors c. Large number of rapidly fatal cases of patients with presenting symptoms d. Shortage of personal protective equipment available from central supply e. An increase in the number of staff calling in sick for their assigned shift f. Patients with symptoms all coming from one location in the area
The nurse on the high-risk antepartal unit has received the shift change report. Which patient should the nurse see first?
1. Primip at 26 weeks with prolonged premature rupture of membranes, experiencing chills 2. Multip at 28 weeks with premature rupture of membranes reporting leakage of clear vaginal fluid 3. Primip at 30 weeks with premature rupture of membranes due for a betamethasone injection 4. Multip at 32 weeks with prolonged premature rupture of membranes and a hemoglobin of 11.0
Selected results from the research study are contained in which part of the research report?
A) the conclusion B) the results C) the summary D) the introduction