A new patient is admitted with an infection due to a stage 3 pressure injury. When you look at the injury, you will expect to see
A. A deep crater with scabbing and pus.
B. A very large red area that is hot to touch.
C. Skin surface eroded so deeply that muscle and bone can be seen.
D. Broken, reddened skin with blisters.
Answer: A
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When describing the changes occurring in the older adult population globally, which of the following would be most accurate?
A) The over-80-years age group is the fasting-growing segment of the group. B) Males have a longer projected life expectancy compared with females. C) Most countries have adequate numbers of social programs for older adults. D) Adults over age 65 are expected to account for about 25% of the population by 2050.
An older resident in a long-term care facility reports to the nurse that she has been noticing changes in her vision, including the appearance of halos around objects and a yellow tint to most objects
The nurse knows that these complaints are most often associated with: a. cataracts. b. glaucoma. c. diabetic retinopathy. d. age-related macular degeneration.
The pediatric nurse explains to the parents of a 1-year-old patient with pneumonia that the differences between the adult and child respiratory system affect function and subsequent respiratory conditions
The nurse knows that these differences include: A) the infant is an obligate nose breather until 6 months of age. B) the epiglottis in the child under 8 is shorter and rigid. C) the larynx and the glottis are higher in the younger child's neck. D) there are more functional muscles in the neck and decreased soft tissue.
The nurse admits the client to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident 2 hours ago. Which task should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. Explain the client's current condition to the family. 2. Ask the client to provide details about the accident. 3. Check for an analgesic on the provider's prescriptions. 4. Report the client's vital signs to the nurse immediately.