A nurse is caring for a client with full-thickness burns on the entire left side of the body
following an accidental oil spillage. Which complication can occur during the recovery
period from a burn injury?
A) Asthma
B) Hay fever
C) Anemia
D) Leukemia
C
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A client with systolic dysfunction has an ejection fraction of 38%. The nurse assesses for which physiologic change?
a. Increase in stroke volume b. Decrease in tissue perfusion c. Increase in oxygen saturation d. Decrease in arterial vasoconstriction
During the health history, the nurse should begin with questions about which topic?
1) Sexual satisfaction 2) Self-care 3) Sexual practices 4) Symptoms
Slight irregularities in the character of the pulse need not be reported
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is concerned that a patient has a short time left to live. Which criterion is the nurse using that indicates a prognosis of 6 months or less to live? (Select all that apply.)
a. Incontinence b. Functional decline c. Increased agitation d. Recurrent infections e. Frequent hospitalizations f. Weight loss of 10% or more