The nurse recommends that the person who suffers with psoriasis can increase his comfort by:
a. using drying solutions such as alcohol to clean psoriasis plaques.
b. using a humidifier to keep psoriasis pla-ques moist.
c. applying wet dressing to minimize proli-feration.
d. taking hot baths to reduce skin discomfort.
B
Humidification increases comfort. Heat and drying increase discomfort of psoriasis.
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A) Class Ib B) Class Ic C) Class II D) Class III
A nurse is reviewing the previous medical history of a new client and is cross-referencing the client's pre-admission medication regimen with her current medication orders
The nurse reads that the client was taking ginseng on a regular basis, but another nurse is adamant that this is not considered to be a "medication". The nurse should be aware that a medication is defined as A) A substance that affects health status. B) Any physical substance that the client ingests in any form. C) A non-nutritional substance that is taken for health purposes. D) A chemical substance that changes body function.
The mother of a 6-year-old child says to the pediatric nurse, "My son had such a bad case of the measles. I hope he doesn't get them again." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "It sounds like he was very sick. Let's hope he doesn't get them again." b. "Measles is a disease that once you've had it, you won't get it again. The body has learned to make cells that will fight off any future exposures." c. "Would you like me to prepare a plan for you with ways you can prevent future episodes of measles?" d. "It will be important for you to keep your son away from other children with measles, as he is now more susceptible."
An advantage of convenience sampling is:
a. ease in obtaining subjects. b. increased internal validity and control. c. low risk of sampling bias. d. representativeness of sample is ensured.