Key ways to study nursing include analysis and evaluation
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has an open wound and is evaluating the progress of wound healing. Which priority action will the nurse take?
a. Ask the nursing assistive personnel if the wound looks better. b. Document the progress of wound healing as "better" in the chart. c. Measure the wound and observe for redness, swelling, or drainage. d. Leave the dressing off the wound for easier access and more frequent assessments.
The healthcare professional educates a community group that chickenpox (varicella) may be followed years later by which disorder?
a. Erysipelas b. Cytomegalovirus c. Warts d. Herpes zoster
When caring for patients with skin lesions,
A. vigorously scrub the lesions with a washcloth when bathing. B. wear gloves when contact with lesions is likely. C. use a large amount of soap on the lesions to prevent infection. D. massage the lesions well with lotion after bathing.
Which nursing diagnosis may be identified for a patient with hyperthyroidism?
a. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements b. Constipation c. Disturbed sleep pattern d. Ineffective airway clearance