Which of the following clients with burns is more prone to infection and requires close monitoring by the nurse?
A) A client with burns involving the hands
B) A client with burns of the face and neck
C) A client with burns in the perineal area
D) A client with burns in the abdominal area
C
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1. 1 to 2 2. 2 to 4 3. 4 to 6 4. 3 to 5
Qualitative researchers determine the appropriateness of the research site after entering the field
A) True B) False
The occupational health nurse for an electronics factory compiles an occupational health history for each worker. Which should be included? (Select all that apply.)
A) Location of facility exits and entries B) Chronological record of all past work and potential exposures C) An occupational exposure inventory D) List of exposures in the home or community E) Availability of emergency equipment
A nursing student questions an instructor regarding the order for fluvoxamine (Luvox), 300 mg daily, for a client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which instructor reply is most accurate?
A. "High doses of tricyclic medications will be required for effective treatment of OCD." B. "Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) doses, in excess of what is effective for treating depression, may be required for OCD." C. "The dose of Luvox is low due to the side effect of daytime drowsiness and nighttime insomnia." D. "The dosage of Luvox is outside the therapeutic range and needs to be questioned."