While inspecting the skin of an older adult client, the nurse notes multiple small, flat, reddish-purple macules. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?
A) Purpura
B) Petechiae
C) Ecchymosis
D) Cherry angioma
B
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What should the nurse do when assisting a blind person to walk in an unfamiliar hospital environment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Discourage the use of the cane b. Advise the patient to walk quickly c. Describe the surroundings d. Encourage the patient to ask for verbal cues e. Place patient hand on nurse's shoulder or elboW
Who is required to report abuse?
A) Mandatory for registered nurses in many states B) At the discretion of the health care provider C) A responsibility of the physician D) A responsibility of law enforcement
According to Strauss and Glaser, there are three states of awareness of terminal illness. The nurse cautions the family that they should be aware that these states include:
1. denial, anger, and depression. 2. shock, yearning, and anguish. 3. avoidance, confrontation, and accommodation. 4. closed awareness, mutual pretense, and open awareness.
Symptoms of neurogenic shock can occur within which time frame?
a. within 30-60 minutes of the injury c. within 24 hours of the injury b. within 12 hours of the injury d. within 48 hours of the injury