Who of the following are at particular risk for epidermal stripping because of their fragile skin?
a. Toddlers
b. Adolescents
c. Young adults
d. Newborns
D
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The care team is discussing the patient's nutritional status and one of the nurse's colleagues states, "I suppose we should try to get her some tacos or burritos since that's what she's probably used to." How should the nurse best interpret the colleague's statement? A) The colleague may have stereotypical views of Hispanics. B) The colleague is exemplifying the process of acculturation. C) The colleague is aware of the dietary characteristics of Hispanic culture. D) The colleague may harbor resentment against Hispanics.
The nurse is teaching a patient about pin site care. Which of the following should the nurse include in patient teaching for self-care at home?
a. Use a new sterile applicator for each pin. b. Wrap the pins with sterile gauze saturated in an antibiotic. c. Use a new clean swab for each pin site. d. Use cotton swabs with hydrogen peroxide to clean the pins.
A client is ordered to receive Mylanta II. The nurse is aware that the ideal timing for taking this medication is:
a. with each meal. b. 1 half-hour before meals. c. 1 to 3 hours after meals. d. upon arising and at bedtime.
The ability of a screening test to distinguish correctly between persons with and without a disease is known as
a. Sensitivity. b. Validity c. Reliability. d. Specificity.