A Stage I pressure sore is usually reversible if aggressive measures are taken to remove or reduce the source of pressure.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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During an assessment, the patient states, "We rely on our large extensive family for moral support and help and we treat our elders with a great deal of respect. If someone gets sick, the family takes care of him"
The nurse interprets this as indicating which of the following? A) Acculturation B) Cultural identity C) Cultural competence D) Linguistic competence
When the nurse begins teaching about the benefits of early mobilization following surgery, Ms. Jackson states, "Oh I know if i stay in bed very long I will get bedsores. How should the nurse respond?
a. Getting a bedsore is very serious. Sometimes people die from infected bedsores b. The nurses will make sure you don't stay in bed long enough to get bedsores c. Bedsores are one of many problems that can occur from prolonged bedrest d. Those are now called pressure ulcers because they are caused by pressure
The patient is a 5-year-old child who is receiving a dosage of diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) vaccine. What is the expected duration of the vaccine in a child of this age?
a. 1 year b. 3 years c. 5 years d. 10 years
Which problem is a common side effect of most drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease?
a. Asthma b. Hypotension c. Constipation d. Weight gain