A(n) __________ is an incision into the eschar
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Escharotomy
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The population in the United States is changing. As the elderly population grows, which factor is most dramatically increasing in this age group?
A) More families are having to provide care for their aging members. B) Adult children find themselves being "sandwiched" between their own children and their parents. C) There is a growing number of people who live to a very old age. D) Elderly people are having more accidents, increasing the cost of health care.
A patient who is 16 weeks pregnant is passing pieces of body tissue along with blood clots and dark red blood from the vagina. What should the nurse direct the patient to do at this time?
A) Begin immediate bed rest. B) Count the number of perineal pads that are saturated with blood. C) Continue with normal daily activity and monitor pulse rate every hour. D) Seek immediate medical attention and bring the expressed vaginal material.
A patient with atopic dermatitis has been using a high-potency topical corticosteroid ointment for several weeks. The nurse should assess for which adverse effect?
a. Thinning of the affected skin b. Alopecia of the affected areas c. Reddish-brown discoloration of the skin d. Dryness and scaling in the areas of treatment
A patient is prescribed an inhaled bronchodilator and an inhaled corticosteroid. What precaution for using these drugs does the nurse stress to the patient?
a. "Use the corticosteroid right before meals to reduce mucus secretion." b. "Use the bronchodilator inhaler only in the morning to prevent sleep difficulties." c. "Use the bronchodilator first, wait at least 5 minutes, then use the corticosteroid." d. "Use the corticosteroid first, wait at least 5 minutes, then use the bronchodilator."