An amputation of a gangrenous limb that is left open for 10 days before closure is classified as a(n) _____ amputation
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
staged
guillotine
A staged or guillotine amputation is one in which the wound is left open until the area is free of infection or evidence of gangrene.
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When caring for patients with chronic illness, the nurse needs to:
a. help the patient face the reality that he will not get better. b. emphasize to the patient that the illness is not his fault. c. emphasize improving quality of life through preventive behaviors. d. acknowledge the limitations placed on the patient by his suffering.
The nurse is educating a client regarding the effects of kidney damage and medications. Which statements by the nurse are appropriate regarding this topic? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Kidney damage can significantly shorten drug action. 2. Kidney damage does not cause adverse reactions. 3. Kidney damage is a common cause of adverse reactions. 4. Kidney damage can significantly prolong drug action. 5. Kidney damage decreases the metabolism of drugs.
A patient taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro) reports pain and burning on urination. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Notify the prescriber that the patient's urinary tract infection is not responding to the drug. b. Remind the patient that the pain is related to the body eliminating the infectious bacteria. c. Instruct the patient to drink a full glass of water with each drug dose and increase fluids. d. Ask the patient whether blood or pus also is present in the urine.
The physician has ordered rectal diazepam for a 2-year-old boy with status epilepticus. Which instruction is essential for the nurse to teach the parents?
A) Monitor their child's level of sedation. B) Watch for fever indicating infection. C) Gradually reduce the dosage as seizures stop. D) Monitor for an allergic reaction to the medication.