The client, who caught the thumb in a drawer, has a collection of blood at the base of the nail and asks you when this discoloration will be gone. What is your best answer?
A. "Discoloration that occurs under the nail is permanent."
B. "Exposing the area to sunlight will cause the discoloration to fade."
C. "The blood will be reabsorbed in about 2 weeks, just like any other bruise."
D. "The blood will be gone when the nail completely grows beyond the injury in 3 to 4 months."
D
Unlike hair growth, which is cyclic, nail growth is a continuous but slow process. Total replace-ment of a fingernail from the matrix to the end of the finger requires 3 to 4 months.
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The nursing unit is informed early in the shift that the computers will be unavailable for four hours during the middle of the shift. What will the nurse manager tell the staff to do regarding documentation of patient care during this time period?
1. Make good notes and document care during the next working shift. 2. Anticipate care to be administered during downtime and document before the computers go down. 3. Make notes and document all care as soon as the computers come back up. 4. Use the downtime documentation described in facility policy.
What does a quantitative research instrument measure?
a. The level of measurement b. A statistical test c. Itself, for validity d. A study variable
A nurse in the pediatric orthopedic clinic is giving discharge teaching to the parents of a child with scoliosis on how to use a brace. Which statement by the parent would indicate the need for further education?
1. "I will encourage my child to practice the physical therapy exercises.". 2. "I will have my child wear soft clothing under her brace to prevent skin breakdown.". 3. "I should apply lotion under the brace to help prevent skin breakdown.". 4. "I should not use powder under the brace because it can cause a buildup and be irritating.".
A drug has a half-life of 6 hours. In how many hours will the drug be considered eliminated from the body (less than 10% of the drug remains)?
A. 6 B. 12 C. 18 D. 24