A resident has an open wound on the right lower leg. The person has poor blood flow through her veins. Her wound is:
a. An arterial ulcer
b. A stasis ulcer
c. A pressure ulcer
d. A skin tear
B
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The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing major depression based on assessment of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Feelings of hopelessness B) Minimal changes in weight C) Focused concentration D) Loss of energy E) Excessive guilt
The nurse is assessing a patient's response to pain. Why should the nurse do this for every patient situation?
1. Everyone has a unique tolerance to pain. 2. Everyone has the same pain threshold. 3. Everyone perceives painful stimuli at the same intensity. 4. Most people have the same the pain response to surgery.
A nurse is assessing a client who has had an acute exposure to a pesticide. Which of the follow-ing symptoms is the client most likely to display?
a. Memory loss b. Musculoskeletal problems c. Cancer d. Infertility