Nursing care of a child with Stevens-Johnson syndrome is focused on: (Select all that apply.)
a. Reducing pain with a lidocaine mouthwash
b. Offering soft foods
c. Keeping the skin clean and dry
d. Gently removing the scabs on the lesions
e. Assessing for bacterial invasion in lesions
A, B, C, E
The scabs are not removed.
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A) The underlying cause of the immunodeficiency B) The severity of the immunodeficiency C) The type of immunodeficiency D) The transmissibility of the immunodeficiency E) The ability of the patient for self-care
Which of the following are INACSL standards for best practice for simulation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Terminology b. Debriefing process c. Facilitator objectives d. Facilitation methods
What should the nurse teach a group of mothers who are returning to work about pumping the breasts?
A) Single pump and alternate breast every five minutes for a total of 30 minutes B) Double pump for 15 to 20 minutes C) Double pump for 10 minutes then change to single for another five minutes each D) Pump, either double or single until the last drop is out
Humor expressed through laughter has the effect of:
a. dampening perceptions that bring joy b. depressing the immune system c. forestalling the inevitable stress d. lowering serum cortisol levels