Second- or third-degree burns that cover more than 50% of the body would be classified under what stage of triage?
a. Expectant c. Minor
b. Delayed d. Immediate
D
Patients classified as "Immediate" require advanced medical care within 1 hour of trauma, such as a patient who has burns. Expectant patients are those who are deceased or beyond the scope of medical care and services. Delayed patients are those who can be assisted after Imme-diate-tagged patients are cared for first. Minor-tagged patients are those who can be cared for last; these persons can usually wait several hours before medical care and can walk with little to no assistance with minor bandages and first aid.
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The nurse is aware that this drug achieves a therapeutic effect by way of its influence on A) the osmolarity of fungal intracellular fluid. B) protein synthesis of fungal cells. C) the production and maturation of CD4+ T-cells. D) the permeability of fungal cell walls.
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a. Social b. Cultural c. Environmental d. Technological
Which nursing intervention is indicated for a client who had intravesical chemotherapy today?
a. Ambulate in the hall each hour. b. Change positions every 15 minutes for several hours. c. Observe strict bed rest for 24 hours. d. Turn and reposition every 2 to 3 hours.
Which indicators of imminent death in a child should the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply
a. Heart rate increases. b. Blood pressure increases. c. Respirations become rapid and shallow. d. The extremities become warm. e. Peripheral pulses become stronger.