A(n) __________ burn destroys all layers of the skin and consequently is painless
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Full-thickness
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You are frequently assessing an 84-year-old woman's pain after she suffered a humeral fracture in a fall. When applying the nursing process in pain management for a patient of this age, what principle should you best apply?
A) Monitor for signs of drug toxicity due to a decrease in metabolism. B) Monitor for an increase in absorption of the drug due to age-related changes. C) Monitor for a paradoxical increase in pain with opioid administration. D) Administer analgesics every 4 to 6 hours as ordered to control pain.
A patient asks you if the information she has shared with you will be kept confidential. Your best response is to assure her that you will
a. not share any information she has told you under any circumstances. b. share only critical medical information with physicians. c. share information with members of her care team for her benefit. d. share the information only with her primary nurse.
A nurse is conducting a staff development program about human sexuality for nurses who work in a long-term care facility. Which of the following statements would most likely be made by the nurse?
a. The desire for sexual intimacy declines rapidly with age. b. Older adults are very well-informed about sexuality. c. Older adults need to practice safe sex. d. The danger of contracting STDs during sexual intimacy is extremely low in older adults.
Which of the following medications can promote the formation of ulcers by interfering with mucus production or secretion?
A. Antacids B. NSAIDs C. Antibiotics D. Diuretics