The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving negative-pressure wound therapy for an infected leg wound and is aware that the dressing on this wound must be changed how often?
A. Once a week
B. Every 48 hours
C. Every 24 hours
D. Every 4 hours
Answer: C
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What stage of dependence is described by a patient when he tells the nurse that he has tried to stop his drug habit, but he does not feel "normal" without it?
a. Early b. Prodromal c. Middle d. Late
The nurse is instructing a new mother on how to care for the newborn's circumcision site. Which statements indicate that the nurse's education session was effective? Select all that apply
A) "I should not use petroleum jelly on the penis." B) "Every time I change the diaper I am to wash the area with warm water." C) "I should report any pus drainage or change in diaper wetness to the physician." D) "Swelling is expected." E) "I am to use soap and water to remove yellow tissue on the penis."
While palpating the patient's breast tissue, the nurse detects three lumps. Which characteristic is associated with lumps found in cystic breast disease?
1) Immobile 2) Hard 3) Irregular 4) Tender
The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan for a patient who is taking nitroglycerin. Which action should be included if chest pain occurs?
a. Take 2 tablets every 3 hours for four doses until pain is relieved. b. Take 3 tablets every 3 minutes for four doses until pain is relieved. c. Take 1 tablet every 5 minutes for three doses until pain is relieved. d. Take 2 tablets every 2 minutes for three doses until pain is relieved.