The nurse has established an expected outcome that the client will demonstrate healing of a stage II pressure ulcer over the coccyx
Which finding, discovered by the nurse during evaluation, might be implicated in the failure to achieve this outcome? A)
The rubber doughnut pressure relief device was not delivered by central supply.
B)
Nurses did not document disinfection of the wound with alcohol with each dressing change.
C)
Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) followed a right side–back–left side–back turning schedule.
D)
The client's serum albumin increased over the last month.
C
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A patient with a spinal cord injury and who smokes is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
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A nurse involved in the initial implementation of the Healthy Communities and Cities initiative in the United States would have likely addressed which problem?
a. Reduction to the amount of pollutants released into the environment b. Provision of fire and police protection c. Creation of a coalition to address health disparities d. Elimination of crime and violence from the community
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