A patient has a wound that extends into the subcutaneous fatty tissue. The nurse plans care for this wound with the knowledge that it has penetrated to which skin level?
1. Epidermis
2. Hypodermis
3. Dermis
4. Cartilage
Answer: 2
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a. Cloudy urine b. Urinary hesitancy c. Post-void dribbling d. Weak urinary stream
A client hospitalized for unstable angina has undergone laboratory assessment. Which laboratory test is most specific in diagnosing acute coronary syndrome?
A. Troponin T B. Serum LDH C. Serum myoglobin D. CK-MB isoenzyme
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1. Orange pekoe 2. Echinacea 3. Black tea 4. Green tea
A 20-year-old woman at 28 weeks' gestation has a history of past drug abuse and her urine screening indicates recent heroin use. What should the nurse recognize this client is at risk for developing?
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