Assessment of the patient's sternal surgical incision reveals that the skin between sutures is opened. There is a small amount of drainage present on the dressing. The nurse would anticipate caring for this wound as it heals in which manner?
1. Tertiary intention
2. Primary intention
3. Secondary intention
4. Recurrent surgical debridement
Answer: 3
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a. Hematopoiesis b. Protection c. Mineral storage d. Movement
The client with a history of alcohol abuse is being discharged. The physician has prescribed disulfiram (Antabuse). The client asks about the action of the medication. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most correct?
1. "The medication will help curb your craving for alcohol". 2. "The medication will reduce the anxiety you might experience during this difficult time.". 3. "The medication will prevent seizures and other symptoms of withdrawal.". 4. "The medication will prevent your body from breaking down alcohol.".
A nurse wishes to incorporate Dorothea Orem's theory into practice. Which action by the nurse encompasses this theory?
a. The nurse completes the AM care for a patient. b. The patient gets dressed with help from the nurse aide. c. The patient knows his or her own medica-tion dosages and what time they are due. d. The patient's spouse assumes all respon-sibility for the patient's medications.
Round your answer to the nearest whole number. A patient in shock has an order for a Neo-Synephrine drip at 50 mcg/min. The pharmacy dilutes 50 mg of Neo-Synephrine in 250 mL of NS
How many milliliters per hour should the Neo-Synephrine drip be infused? __________________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word