The nurse is caring for 4 clients with wounds and would ask that which client be evaluated further for negative-pressure wound therapy?
A. The client with a burned right arm that requires hydrotherapy three times a day for dressing changes.
B. The client with a wound on the foot that is located near the toes.
C. The client with a wound on the forearm who is malnourished due to anorexia from chemotherapy.
D. The client with an abdominal incision that has not healed and is restricted to bed.
Answer: D
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When deciding which staffing option to use on a nursing unit that will open soon, the manager realizes that:
a. continuity of care is enhanced and errors are reduced when nurses provide care over longer shifts and consecutive workdays, such as 12-hour shifts on 3 consecutive days per week. b. the use of part-time nurses provides the variability needed to meet diverse patient needs. c. satisfaction of the staff equates to satisfaction of patients. d. nurses provide the same level of care, regardless of the work environment.