The older adult client is at greater risk for complications and delayed healing in a severe burn injury because of normal physiologic changes such as:
a. increased renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate
b. impaired circulation and impaired tissue nutrition
c. enhanced skin resiliency
d. decreased need for oxygen and decreased cardiac output
B
The older adult client has impaired circulation, especially in the lower extremities, and impaired tissue nutrition that may delay wound healing.
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1. Sleeplessness 2. Anxiety 3. Apathy 4. Racing thoughts 5. Somatic complaints
The client gives correct information regarding ways to prevent a recurrence of her urinary tract infection when she states, "I should:
A. Wipe from back to front after urination." B. Urinate when I feel the urge." C. Try to restrict my intake of fruits." D. Use a diaphragm."
A patient who has been prescribed a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) asks how it works. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "SSRIs maintain the drug in its bound form, allowing more of the drug to attach to the neurotransmitter." 2. "SSRIs increase enzymatic action in the blood-brain barrier." 3. "SSRIs improve acid-base balance, enhancing the penetration of the blood-brain barrier." 4. "SSRIs target blood-brain barrier transporters and prevent the reuptake of the neurotransmitter."
The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients. The unit has been notified of a fire on an adjacent wing of the hospital. The nurse quickly formulates a plan to keep the patients safe
Which of the following should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) a. Close all doors. b. Note evacuation routes. c. Note oxygen shut-offs. d. Await direction from the fire department. e. Evacuate everyone from the building. f. Review "Stop, drop, and roll" with the nursing staff.