Which topical medication relieves pain and itching by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes?
A. keratolytics
B. antipruritics
C. antiseptics
D. anesthetics
Answer: D
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The nurse assesses clients to determine the risk factors to integumentary health. Which of the following older adults faces the most acute threat to his or her health?
A) A 66-year-old retired farmer who has been diagnosed with melanoma following a lifetime of sun exposure. B) An 80-year-old client whose most recent physical examination has revealed the presence of numerous seborrheic keratoses. C) A 78-year-old former factory worker whose basal cell carcinoma has been attributed to occupational exposures in decades past. D) A 67-year-old client who has developed squamous cell carcinoma after many years of sun tanning without sunscreen.
A group of disaster survivors is being defused by the critical incident stress management (CISM) team. What explanation describes the purpose of defusing?
A) To assess how the patient is coping emotionally after the disaster B) To educate the patient on future coping strategies in future disasters C) To provide individuals with education about recognizing stress reactions D) To assess need for referral to mental health
A patient newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is admitted to the emergency department with nausea and vomiting. ABG results reveal a pH of 7.2 and a bicarbonate level of 20 mEq/L
Which other assessment findings would the nurse anticipate in this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Abdominal pain 2. Visual changes 3. Dysrhythmias 4. Kussmaul respirations 5. Positive Chvostek's sign
Which cultural/ethnic view of women is common for the Amish?
1) Women gain status with age. 2) Status and power increase with pregnancy. 3) Pregnancy is expected within 1 year of marriage. 4) High status is associated with the role of wife and mother.