A patient who has a bacterial infection develops an abscess that needs to be drained. What drainage system would most likely be used in this situation?
A) Jackson-Pratt drain
B) Penrose drain
C) Hemovac drain
D) Wound pouching
B
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The projections in the nasal cavity that increase the surface area are called the:
a. Meatus. b. Septum. c. Turbinates. d. Kiesselbach plexus.
The nurse suspects an older patient is experiencing a type I hypersensitivity response. What did the nurse assess in this patient?
1. A drug reaction causing a rash 2. Reaction after getting a vaccination 3. Anaphylactic reaction after eating shrimp 4. Dermatitis resulting from a response to a brand of soap
A patient has been brought to the emergency department with multiple trauma after a motor vehicle accident. After immediate threats to life have been corrected in a patient with multiple trauma, the nurse and trauma team will what?
A) Perform a rapid physical assessment B) Splint fractures C) Perform a thorough physical examination D) Establish the patient's age
A 70-year-old man presents with generalized weakness and dizziness. His blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg when he is sitting, 96/56 mm Hg when he is standing. His heart rate is 120 beats/min and his skin is flushed and dry. What is the MOST likely cause of this patient's signs and symptoms?
A. Overhydration B. Liver failure C. Kidney failure D. Dehydration