A condition in which there is death of tissue is:
a. Trauma
b. Gangrene
c. A partial-thickness wound
d. A full-thickness wound
B
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Nurses play an important role in patients' health care by
A) raising patients' awareness about the role of genetics and environment in disease. B) promoting risk reduction strategies for patients at risk for developing disease. C) screening patients by collecting specimens for genetic tests. D) All of the above are correct.
The nurse is teaching appropriate coping skills to a client diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Which phase of nurse–client relationship is the nurse facilitating?
A) Preinteraction B) Orientation C) Working D) Termination
The nurse is concerned that the spouse of a recently deceased client is experiencing spiritual distress when the nurse observes the client:
1. Expressing anger toward God. 2. Crying softly in the client's room. 3. Hugging family members. 4. Talking with caregivers about the client's personal items. 5. Refusing comfort from family.
When the bedfast patient is turned on his side, place a/an ____________________ behind the patient's back.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).