A client has sustained an injury to the skin that extends into the innermost layer, which is called the:
1. stratum germinativum.
2. stratum granulosum.
3. stratum lucidum.
4. stratum spinosum.
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The epidermis is composed of five layers of stratified squamous epithelial cells named (outer to inner): the stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum germinativum.
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a. "Increasing the amount of anesthesia will increase the risk of postdural headache." b. "You should tell the provider, and you may receive rescue doses of anesthesia if needed." c. "You will receive opioid analgesics if the epidural anesthesia is ineffective." d. "The consistent level provided by the continuous anesthesia will be sufficient."