A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old in traction. When conducting a skin examination for signs of pressure ulcers, the nurse pays particular attention to which of the following areas?
A) Sacral area
B) Hip area
C) Occiput
D) Upper arm
C
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A) To take his own pulse B) To weigh himself once a week at the same time of day C) To avoid smoke-filled rooms D) To understand signs and symptoms of hypo- or hyperglycemic reaction
A validated tool for assessing cognitive function specific to dementia is
A. Mini-cog B. Confusion assessment method C. Yesavage GDS scale D. NuDesc
A nursing assistant should begin postmortem care immediately after death occurs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A woman complains of pain with intercourse. Which client medications should the nurse check for that contribute to dyspareunia?
A) Antihistamines B) Calcium supplements C) Antibiotics D) Antihypertensives