A patient has developed a wound infection following a transmetatarsal foot amputation. The patient's wound has been producing copious amounts of exudate in recent days, necessitating several dressing changes each day
Which of the following wound care interventions may be indicated in the treatment of this patient's wound?
A) Negative pressure wound therapy
B) Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
C) Débridement
D) A collagen dressing
A
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A 3-year-old child was adopted immediately after birth. The parents have just asked the nurse how they should tell the child that she is adopted. Which guideline concerning adoption should the nurse use in planning a response?
a. It is best to wait until the child asks about it. b. The best time to tell the child is between the ages of 7 and 10 years. c. It is not necessary to tell a child who was adopted so young. d. Telling the child is an important aspect of their parental responsibilities.
What is the maximum volume to be given in an adult gluteal intramuscular injection?
1. 0.5 cc 2. 1. cc 3. 2 cc 4. 4 cc
The nurse is caring for a patient who has diabetes and complains of chronic burning leg pain even when taking oxycodone (OxyContin) twice daily
When reviewing the orders, which prescribed medication is the best choice for the nurse to administer as an adjuvant to decrease the patient's pain? a. Aspirin (Ecotrin) b. Celecoxib (Celebrex) c. Amitriptyline (Elavil) d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
A nurse is caring for a 30-year-old client who has been involved in a drunken driving accident. Which of the following is the permitted maximum legal level of blood alcohol content when driving?
A) 0.1 g/dL B) 0.3 g/dL C) 0.4 g/dL D) 0.5 g/dL