A client has received a meshed split-thickness skin graft for coverage of a burn wound. The nurse would explain that the graft is meshed in order to
a. allow fluid to escape from the wound.
b. avoid the need for sutures to hold the graft in place.
c. facilitate debridement of the wound.
d. observe the wound more carefully.
A
Meshing permits coverage of larger areas or irregularly shaped wounds and allows for drainage from a bleeding wound bed.
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Certification in gerontological nursing means that A) the nurse must have a master's degree in nursing. B) the nurse works in administration at the nursing home. C) the nurse has completed a process of formal validation of clinical competence in gerontological nursing. D) the nurse has worked full time at least 2 years in gerontological nursing.
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A. Active transport moves substances against a concentration gradient, allowing fluid compartment volume ionic differences to be maintained. B. Active transport allows the fluid lost at the capillary–interstitial compartment in-terface to be returned by lymph flow to the systemic circulation. C. When diffusion is limited by membrane impermeability, active transport maintains homeostasis of osmolarity across all body fluid compartments. D. When osmosis cannot occur during periods of anoxia, active transport facilitates movement of glucose across cell membranes so that energy production is not disrupted.
The nurse is interviewing a client that has admitted to being a victim of spousal abuse. Which of the following is the most typical description of how the spousal violence developed in her relationship?
A. "He changed overnight. Everything was fine, and all of a sudden he flipped out and beat me up; he nearly killed me." B. "It was severe from the beginning. As soon as we got married, he began hitting me and threatening to kill me." C. "We've both always dated other people. I thought that was understood. He was as emotionally abusive in the beginning as he is now." D. "I don't know when it started, really. It was gradual. First, just yelling and shoving. Then the beatings started; and now they're more frequent."
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old who is being treated with methylphenidate. What assessments should the nurse prioritize in the care of this client?
A. Monitoring the client's urine output and creatinine clearance B. Assessing the client's weight and monitoring complete blood counts C. Monitoring rates of long bone growth D. Assessment of visual acuity and assessment for tinnitus