A nonhealing burn should be coded as which type of burn?
Answer: Acute burn
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Why is a client with a pressure ulcer on the hip receiving physical therapy whirlpool treat-ments?
A. To preserve existing physical function B. To ensure complete bathing of the client C. To facilitate mechanical removal of necrotic tissue D. To assist the client in regaining optimum physical function
When a person is admitted to hospital the chance of being malnourished ______.
a. decreases b. increases c. stays same
The 68 year old client is scheduled for intestinal surgery does not have clear fecal contents after 3 tap water enemas. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
1. Notify the surgeon of the client's status 2. Continue giving enemas until clear 3. Increase the client's fluid IV rate 4. Obtain STAT serum electrolytes
The purpose of the physical assessment is to: (Select all that apply.)
a. compare the patient's status with previous findings. b. help the nurse gather additional data. c. help select the best nursing measures. d. teach patients about better health promotion.