A break in the skin or mucous membrane is


Answer: A wound

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a. Provide prophylactic antibiotics. b. Provide frequent oral care. c. Keep the head of the bed elevated. d. Maintain good hand hygiene. e. Perform chest percussion frequently.

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A nurse is working with students on a medical unit. A client with respiratory acidosis is being monitored closely, and the nurse is able to describe to the students the pathophysiology surrounding this client's condition as well as specific

assessment findings. This nurse is demonstrating which type of knowledge? A) Personal B) Empirical C) Aesthetic D) Creative

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In the early days of occupational health nursing, the nurse's work was centered on:

a. The injured worker b. All workers, to include prevention c. The family d. The community

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Although there are a variety of programs and different policies among the professional organizations and employers, there are some basic requirements that all entities agree on

Which statement is true regarding reentry of a chemically impaired employee into the workplace? A) Is successful in only a small number of cases despite active treatment programs B) Is discouraged by most boards of registered nursing C) Should not occur until 3 years after the employee has completed the treatment program D) Often includes a requirement for random drug-testing by the employer

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