Medical terms are just like other words
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The patient asks the nurse if the placement of the autograft over his full-thickness burn will be the only surgical intervention needed to close his wound. The nurse's best response would be:
a. "Unfortunately, an autograft skin is a temporary graft and a second surgery will be needed to close the wound." b. "An autograft is a biological dressing that will eventually be replaced by your body generating new tissue." c. "Yes, an autograft will transfer your own skin from one area of your body to cover the burn wound." d. "Unfortunately, autografts frequently do not adhere well to burn wounds and a xenograft will be necessary to close the wound."
The nurse assessing a child with long-term congestive heart failure would anticipate signs that include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Periorbital edema b. Enlarged liver c. Polyuria d. Tachypnea e. Flushed face
The nurse takes special caution in positioning the infant with a myelomeningocele in order to:
a. Protect the sac b. Support the back c. Facilitate feeding d. Prevent vomiting
A patient being followed for latent tuberculosis has been on INH therapy for 2 months. While reviewing the laboratory test results, the nurse notes that the liver function test results have become grossly abnormal
The nurse should instruct the patient to a. continue the drug unless jaundice, nausea, or itching develops. b. continue the drug and have liver function tests repeated weekly. c. stop the medication immediately, and other drugs will be prescribed. d. stop the drug and restart it when liver function returns to normal.