What is the primary purpose of a whirlpool bath given to the patient with a stage III pressure ulcer?
a. To prevent infection
b. To stimulate granulation tissue growth
c. To improve circulation in surrounding skin
d. To provide moisture to the ulcer
B
The whirlpool acts as a type of débridement. It gets rid of the necrotic debris and stimulates gra-nulation tissue growth.
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1. rheumatoid arthritis 2. osteomyelitis 3. osteoporosis 4. ankylosing spondylitis
The patient chart reveals several past behaviors associated with substance use. Using your knowledge of tolerance, what assessment would occur for a person who develops tolerance to achieve the desired euphoric effect?
A) Physical and psychological symptoms that appear when a substance is used in maintenance doses. B) Physical and psychological symptoms that appear when a substance is no longer used. C) Individual needs higher doses or alcohol of illicit substances. D) Individual shows dependence on and abuse of substances.
The public health agency had enough funds to provide one more health promotion program during the calendar year. In relation to nutrition and exercise, what would be the best choice?
A. Elementary school program for children to which parents are invited B. High school program related for athletics and nonathletics C. Young adult programs at the YMCA/YWCA offered free to the community D. Senior citizen programs
The nurse is instructing a patient about insulin administration. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I may need more insulin if I have surgery." b. "Once I open my insulin, I will store it in the refrigerator." c. "I will date the insulin bottle when I open it." d. "I will keep a spare bottle of insulin on hand."