A nurse assessing the wound healing of a patient, documents that the wound formed a clean, straight line with little loss of tissue. This wound healed by:
A) Primary intention
B) Secondary intention
C) Tertiary intention
D) None of the above
A
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What is the soundest basis on which to dispute the appraisal? 1. The appraisal is incomplete. 2. The appraisal is unfair. 3. The appraisal is not valid. 4. The nurse's perception of the appraisal is unjustified.
The nurse is instructing a client on ways to manage stress urinary incontinence. What should be included in this client's teaching?
1. Limit intake of caffeine. 2. Limit intake of alcohol. 3. Increase intake of citrus juices. 4. Limit evening fluid intake. 5. Increase intake of beverages with artificial sweeteners.
The nurse is caring for a post-myocardial infarction (MI) patient. The patient questions the reason for a stool softener and denies constipation. Which statement indicates that the patient accurately understands the nurse's teaching?
a. "Stool softeners help me keep from straining during bowel movements, which can lower my heart rate." b. "Stool softeners help me to get rid of extra wastes that can harm my heart." c. "Stool softeners help reduce swelling that can increase work on my heart." d. "Stool softeners help to reduce discomfort from gas pains."
Which physical disturbance is commonly assessed in patients experiencing acute grief?
a. Hypersomnia b. Increased appetite c. Tightness in the chest d. Cardiovascular problems