If a patient experiences a wound dehiscence, which description illustrates what is happening with the wound?
a. Purulent drainage is present at incision site because of infection
b. Extreme pain is present at incision site
c. A partial or complete separation of outer layers is present at incision site
d. The inner and outer layers of the incision are separated
Answer: c. A partial or complete separation of outer layers is present at incision site
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An older patient is being treated for hypothyroidism. Which manifestations will the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Dry skin 2. Hair loss 3. Vomiting 4. Bradycardia 5. Periorbital swelling
A parent informs the nurse that immunizations are against her cultural and religious beliefs, and she does not want her child to receive immunizations
The nurse proceeds to inform the parent that the child will be ill all her life and will not be allowed to start school unless she is immunized. The nurse also informs the parent that she had all of her own children vaccinated. What is the nurse's behavior an example of? A) Acculturation B) Cultural blindness C) Cultural imposition D) Cultural taboos
National goals were created to improve citizens' health status. Upon what did the action plans focus?
A. Affecting lifestyle changes to reduce risks and prevent problems B. Increasing health education in elementary and high schools C. Increasing funds to educational programs to increase numbers of students in the health care professions D. Increasing salaries for professionals in public health