A pressure ulcer with exposed cartilage is classified as which stage?
A) Stage I
B) Stage II
C) Stage III
D) Stage IV
D
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Why will the nurse monitor the SVO2 in a patient with septic shock?
1. A SvO2 of 65% shows that the oxygen demand of tissues exceeds the oxygen supply. 2. A SvO2 of 95% or above shows normal oxygen supply and demand. 3. A SvO2 of 70% is adequate to deliver oxygen to body organs and tissues. 4. A decrease in the SvO2 shows that more oxygen is returning to the lungs before being metabolized.
A nurse is providing home care to a home-bound patient treated with intravenous (IV) therapy and enteral nutrition. What is the home health nurse's primary objective?
a. Screening b. Education c. Dependence d. Counseling
A patient with Parkinson's disease is considering taking St. John's wort, an herbal remedy for depression, in addition to Sinemet and L-dopa. The best response is to make the patient aware that:
1. depression is reduced by the use of herbal remedies such as St. John's wort. 2. doses of St. John's wort and parkinsonian drugs should be taken on alternate days. 3. St. John's wort must be taken in large doses to reduce depression. 4. herbal remedies can interfere with the effectiveness of the parkinsonian drugs.
The nurse is reviewing the principles of family-centered care with a primipara. Which client statement will the nurse need to correct?
a. "Remaining focused on my family will help benefit me and my baby." b. "Most of the time, childbirth is uncomplicated and a healthy event for the family." c. "Because childbirth is normal, after my baby's birth our family dynamics will not change." d. "With correct information, I am able to make decisions regarding my health care while I am pregnant."