A patient's postoperative wound has sanguineous drainage with a thick, reddish appearance. In which phase of healing is this patient's wound?
A. Proliferative
B. Inflammatory
C. Stationary
D. Remodeling
Answer: B
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The nurse has been monitoring the community's rates of cardiac disease and sees that they are increasing. The nurse holds a community forum to address the impact of cardiac disease on the community's health
Those attending are given information about cardiac disease including interventions related to diet and exercise to decrease risk. Several church groups who attend the forum offer to host health fairs to provide additional information to the community as well as transportation to physician visits for older community members. Public health services exemplified in this situation include: (Select all that apply.) 1. Monitoring health status to identify health problems. 2. Diagnosing and investigating health problems and hazards. 3. Informing, educating, and empowering people regarding health issues. 4. Mobilizing community partnerships to identify and solve health problems. 5. Engaging physicians to see older community members.
The home care nurse observes a buildup of cerumen in both ears of an older patient. What should the nurse do to help this patient?
1. Instruct the patient to use a curate to remove the cerumen. 2. Show the patient how to use a bulb syringe to remove the cerumen. 3. Advise the patient to seek medical attention to remove the cerumen. 4. Teach the patient to use a cotton-tipped swab to remove the cerumen.
The absolute refractory period begins with the onset of the _____ and terminates _____
a. P wave; with the end of the QRS complex b. QRS complex; at approximately the apex of the T wave c. QRS complex; with the end of the T wave d. P wave; with the beginning of the QRS complex
When counseling a client with preeclampsia which statement is most accurate?
1. "You should restrict your daily sodium intake.". 2. "You should increase your intake of fluids.". 3. "You should eat a well-balanced diet.". 4. "You should avoid consuming simple sugars in your diet.".