The patient has a surgical wound with the edges approximated by sutures. By what method does the nurse expect this wound to heal?
A) Naturally
B) Primary intention
C) Secondary intention
D) Tertiary intention
B
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he nurse will calculate the pressure-adjusted heart rate for a patient with cardiovascular dysfunction associated with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Which information must the nurse obtain before this measurement can be calculated?
1. Heart rate 2. Central venous pressure 3. Mean arterial pressure 4. Temperature 5. PaFiO2
__________ refers to the physical symptoms and craving for a drug that occur when a person abruptly stops using an abused substance
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The home care nurse is making a follow-up visit to a client who had total hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for clarification regarding postoperative routine?
A. "My daughter helps me put on my elastic hose every day." B. "Even though I'm using a walker, I still have a limp." C. "Now that I'm stronger, I no longer need the raised toilet seat." D. "Each day I try to increase my walking time by at least 10 minutes."
Hypotheses derived from theory are generally nondirectional in wording
A) True B) False