Stage I of Lyme's disease is characterized by what?
What will be an ideal response?
bull's-eye lesion, erythema chronicum migrans, red area that spreads outward in a ring-like fashion as the center clears
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The nurse is preparing to conduct a teaching session with older adults at a community center. When teaching about health, what should the nurse include?
1. Health is the absence of infirmity. 2. Health includes freedom from disease. 3. Health includes the ability to work. 4. Health includes physical and social well-being.
When the nurse assesses an infiltration at a peripheral IV site, the nurse should (place these options in correct sequence):
1. Elevate the arm. 2. Apply warm compresses to the area. 3. Restart the infusion. 4. Stop the infusion. 5. Notify the charge nurse.
The nurse is helping a client to verbalize emotions. The response that BEST indicates that the nurse's communication was effective is when the client:
a. stares blankly and states, "You don't like me, do you?" b. pats the nurse on the hand and states, "You are so kind and understanding!" c. frowns and states, "I guess I did say that, but that's not what I meant." d. looks concerned and states, "You sound like you're coming down with a cold!"
The nurse is caring for a patient who has suffered a stroke and has residual mobility problems. The patient is at risk for skin impairment. Which initial actions should the nurse take to decrease this risk?
a. Use gentle cleansers, and thoroughly dry the skin. b. Use therapeutic bed and mattress. c. Use absorbent pads and garments. d. Use products that hold moisture to the skin.