The patient is learning about skin care related to the external radiation that he is receiving. Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. moisturize skin with lotion
b. keep the area covered if it is sore
c. dry the skin thoroughly after cleansing it
d. avoid extreme temps to the area
d. avoid extreme temps to the area
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During data collection, the nurse identifies which of the following as subjective data?
1. Laughing during interview 2. "I feel so dizzy." 3. "My dressing is bloody." 4. Temperature is 100.2°F.
The nurse caring for a patient with a leg ulcer has finished assessing the patient and is developing a problem list prior to writing a plan of care. What major nursing diagnosis might the care plan include?
A) Risk for disuse syndrome B) Ineffective health maintenance C) Sedentary lifestyle D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
What nursing consideration is most important in the care of a child on a mechanical ventilator?
a. Humidification is not necessary. b. Respiratory assessment is done by the ventilator. c. Positioning the child for comfort and optimum ventilation is necessary. d. Support and reassurance are not as important because the child is unconscious.
The average length of a stethoscope is 22 to 27 inches. If the tubing is longer, the sound will be:
A) Louder. B) Softer. C) Higher pitched. D) Lower pitched.