A nurse is assessing a patient with a stage IV pressure ulcer. What assessment of the ulcer would be expected?

A) full-thickness skin loss C) blister formation
B) skin pallor D) eschar formation


A

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The nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with exacerbation of Crohn's disease. What does the nurse expect to find during the physical assessment?

a. Positive Murphy's sign with rebound ten-derness b. Dullness in the lower abdominal quadrants c. High-pitched, rushing bowel sounds in the right lower quadrant d. Abdominal cramping that the client says is worse at night

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A child who is HIV positive and weighs 40 lb is prescribed to receive atazanavir (Reyataz) at a dose of 7 mg/kg. The drug on hand is a premixed oral suspension of 50 mg/60 mL. How many milliliters will you prepare as the correct dose?

What is the answer?

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Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client in order to reduce the risk factors for developing arteriosclerosis?

1. Limit diet to contain less than 40% fat 2. Restrict exercise 3. Stop smoking 4. Avoid prescription medications

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An incision into the tympanic membrane to relieve pressure or to place tympanostomy tubes is called a _____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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