A nurse is caring for a patient with multiple chronic wounds over her body. Which of the following is characteristic of a chronic wound?
A) Caused by surgery or trauma
B) Follows a disorderly healing process
C) Follows an orderly healing process
D) Only occurs with patients who have diabetes
B
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A patient comes to a health care provider concerned about a family history of diabetes. The provider addresses the patient's concerns and suggests interventions to diminish the patient's chances of developing the disease. What is this action considered?
A. Perceived benefits B. Demographic variables C. Perceived seriousness D. Sociopsychological variables
A patient was admitted on the night shift with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction
Upon auscultation, the nurse hears a harsh, holosystolic murmur along the left sternal border. The nurse notifies the physician immediately because the symptoms are indicate the patient has developed a. papillary muscle rupture. b. tricuspid stenosis. c. ventricular septal rupture. d. pericardial friction rub.
The nurse is preparing to infuse 1000 mL at 100 mL/hour. Medication added to the fluid will be infused at the rate of 15 mcg/mL. What is the dosage rate in mg/hr? An IV is infusing at 125 mL/h
The strength of the solution in the bag is 10 mcg/mL. What is the dosage rate in mg/h? 1. 1.5 mg/h 2. 15 mg/h 3. 75 mg/h 4. 150 mg/h
____________________ may interfere with the quality and quantity of sleep.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).