In gangrene, there is an acute infection to the skeletal muscle. If untreated, _________ will destroy the tissue
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
exotoxins
These injuries can produce exotoxins that destroy tissue. The onset is usually sudden and may occur 1 to 14 days after injury. These organisms are anaerobic (grow and function without oxygen) and are spore-formers.
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a. Patient correctly performed return demonstration. b. Patient indicated understanding by nodding head with instruction. c. Patient verbalizes "I understand." d. Family member indicates patient understands procedure.
A patient who has been taking alprazolam [Xanax] to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) reports recently stopping the medication after symptoms have improved but reports having feel-ings of panic and paranoia
Which initial action by the nurse is correct? a. Ask the patient if the medication was stopped abruptly. b. Instruct the patient to resume taking the alprazolam. c. Notify the provider that the patient is ex-periencing a relapse. d. Suggest that the patient discuss taking buspirone [Buspar] with the provider.
The nurse is receiving the shift report on a postpartum patient of Latin American descent. Which response(s) would not be expected and warrant(s) further discussion?
a. "Her grandmother will be assisting with her bath." b. "She will start breastfeeding in a few more days." c. "Keep the window open so the baby can get some cool, fresh air." d. "The baby will not be circumcised."
Bathing an Alzheimer's patient can be a source of stress for the nursing assistant.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)