Which phase of wound healing lasts the longest period of time?
a. initial c. reconstructive
b. defensive d. maturation
D
In the maturation phase, which begins about three weeks after the initial injury and may continue indefinitely if the wound in extensive and deep, the process of scar tissue remodeling occurs.
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A client experiencing menopause voices an interest in using alternative and complementary therapies to manage symptoms. What initial response by the nurse is indicated?
A) "What types of therapies are of interest to you?" B) "Those seldom work." C) "Have you discussed this with your physician?" D) "Many women report success with these measures."
A nurse is teaching a community education class on contraceptives. The nurse tells the class that if spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 are used, the patient should take special precautions, be-cause these spermicides have been linked to:
a. human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. b. spontaneous abortions. c. endometrial cancer. d. increased transmission of the human im-munodeficiency virus (HIV).
The nurse notes that a patient who has a large cystocele, admitted 10 hours ago, has not yet voided. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Insert a straight catheter per the PRN order. b. Encourage the patient to increase oral fluids. c. Notify the health care provider of the inability to void. d. Use an ultrasound scanner to check for urinary retention.
In order to complain about sexual harassment, must you have at least three witnesses?
A. Yes B. No