While assessing a new wound, the nurse notes red, watery drainage. What type of drainage will the nurse document this as?

1) Sanguineous
2) Serosanguineous
3) Serous
4) Purosanguineous


ANS: 2

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A critically ill newborn is the child of two parents who are Catholic. What action should the nurse take regarding the baptism of this infant?

1. Baptize the baby. 2. Ask the parents for direction in whom they want to baptize the baby. 3. Ask the hospital chaplain to baptize the baby. 4. Ask the doctor to baptize the baby.

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The nurse has been teaching a student how to perform mouth care for her unconscious patient. The student will show evidence of learning if she places the patient in which position for this care?

a. Supine b. Prone c. Semi-Fowler's d. Side-lying

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The client has just been put on a gluten-free diet. Which foods should the client avoid?

A) Corn, oats, and rice C) Oats, corn, and barley B) Wheat, oats, and rice D) Wheat, rye, and barley

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