The patient has a pressure ulcer that was classified as a stage III ulcer. With care, the ulcer has partially healed and now appears as an area of nonblanchable erythema with mild edema. What is the most appropriate nursing description?
A) Stage I ulcer
B) Stage III ulcer, healing
C) Stage III to I ulcer
D) Stage III ulcer, exacerbated
B
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1. Tetralogy of Fallot 2. Ventricular septal defect 3. Pulmonary atresia 4. Coarctation of the aorta
An elderly patient was admitted to the hospital after falling in the nursing home. The patient has a fractured right femur and is awaiting surgery. The surgeon orders bed rest. The patient asks the nurse what this means
What is the nurse's best explanation? a. "You are to be immobile." b. "You cannot move." c. "You need restraints." d. "You have to remain in bed."
A mode of pressure-targeted ventilation that provides positive pressure to decrease the workload of spontaneous breathing through the endotracheal tube is:
a. continuous positive airway pressure. b. positive end-expiratory pressure. c. pressure support ventilation. d. T-piece adapter.
A public health nurse has identified that a community's HIV education strategy does not address the educational needs of older adults, even though this population is vulnerable to infection with the virus
Which of the following factors puts older adults at risk of HIV infection? Select all that apply. A) Older adults are uniquely vulnerable to airborne transmission. B) Rates of condom use are low among older adults. C) Older adults' mucus membranes are highly vulnerable to viral infection. D) Overall immune function is diminished as a result of age-related changes. E) Many older adults are not aware of the risk of HIV infection.