Which of the following statements accurately describes a developmental consideration when assessing skin integrity of patients?
A) In children younger than 2 years, the skin is thicker and stronger than it is in adults.
B) An infant's skin and mucous membranes are injured easily and are subject to infection.
C) A child's skin becomes increasingly at risk for injury and infection.
D) In the older adult, circulation and collagen formation are increased.
B
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Upon admission, the physician orders baclofen (Lioresal) for a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The nurse knows that which of the following is an expected outcome of this medication?
A) Reduction in the appearance of new lesions on the MRI B) Decreased muscle spasms in the lower extremities C) Increased muscle strength in the upper extremities D) Limited severity and duration of exacerbations
Which statement best describes a nursing audit?
a. A nursing audit is the process of collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions. b. A nursing audit is an audit of the budget of a nursing unit. c. A nursing audit quantifies and classifies the amount of nursing care administered. d. A nursing audit is an audit of the number of sick days and leave days nursing personnel take.
The term used to describe an abnormal increase in muscle tone is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A client admitted with delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorder has the admitting diagno-sis schizophreniform disorder R/O organic pathology. Based on this information, the nurse can expect that the client will:
1. Undergo an MRI test 2. Have psychological testing 3. Have an immunologic assay performed 4. Participate in a dexamethasone suppression test