Redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes that is the result of dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries is known as _________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
erythema
Erythema is redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes that is the result of dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries.
You might also like to view...
Following a CT and biopsy, a female patient has received a diagnosis of mesenteric cancer. What is the physiologic function of a mesentery?
A) Surrounding and protecting many of the organs in the gastrointestinal tract B) Secreting exocrine digestive enzymes into the peritoneal space C) Producing the rhythmic muscular contractions of peristalsis D) Resorbing excess bile between meals and while an individual is fasting
Which technique of opening the airway in the newly admitted patient with spinal cord injury is the most appropriate?
1. Chin lift 2. Head tilt 3. Jaw thrust 4. Neck flexion
A client admitted for treatment of mental illness tells the nurse, "Little green men are coming after me." Which of these responses would be MOST therapeutic?
a. "You must know Martians are not real." b. "I'm calling your doctor and reporting this break with reality." c. "Don't you think the weather is nice today?" d. "You think someone is coming after you?"
The nurse is caring for a school-aged child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which nursing action supports the 2020 National Health Goals to reduce the long-term complications from this disease process?
What will be an ideal response?