The nurse identifies that a patient with a diagnosis of which of the following disorders is most at risk for spreading the disease?
A. tinea pedis
B impetigo on the face
C. candidiasis of the nails
D. psoriasis on the palms and soles
Answer: B impetigo on the face
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To increase safety in patient care areas of the Valley Hospital, the executive begins by:
a. Asking the community what the safety issues are. b. Consulting with a management expert about staffing schedules. c. Ensuring that the senior nursing officer attends the board meetings. d. Instituting improved practices to reduce needle-stick injuries.
The nurse working in the PACU is aware that which of the following procedures may contribute to extracellular losses?
A) Removal of an ingrown toenail B) Tooth extraction C) Abdominal surgery D) Cataract surgery
When performing a mental status examination on an older adult client, the nurse discovers that the client is illiterate and only has a third-grade education. How should the nurse assess the client's cognition?
a. Have the client spell the word "world" backwards. b. Have the client spell the word "world" forwards. c. Ask the client to perform serial 7s. d. Instruct the client to state the days of the week backwards.
A patient has just been diagnosed with acute gastritis. What would be the nursing care needed by this patient?
A) Teaching regarding nutrition B) Advising the patient not to smoke C) Recommending bed rest D) Physical and emotional support