Which of the following types of cellulitis is a streptococcal infection of the superficial layers of the skin which does not involve the subcutaneous layers?
a. Necrotizing fasciitis c. Erysipelas
b. Periorbital cellulitis d. "Flesh-eating" cellulitis
C
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A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a Whipple procedure. Which assessment finding alerts the nurse to urgently contact the health care provider?
a. Drainage from a fistula b. Absent bowel sounds c. Pain at the incision site d. Nasogastric (NG) tube drainage
A female patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been recommended a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for the treatment of her health problem. The nurse's priority for patient education should be:
A) The need to use inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators each night prior to applying CPAP B) The importance of participating in daily physical exercise when using CPAP on a regular basis C) The need to have continuous pulse oximetry in place while the CPAP machine is in use D) The importance of complying with CPAP despite the inconvenience associated with its use
The novice psychiatric-mental health nurse begins working at an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility that specializes in SBIRT. What does the nurse learn is the core concept behind SBIRT's approach to substance abuse intervention and treatment?
1. It employs the cognitive approach utilizing rational emotive behavior therapy. 2. It helps clinicians recognize when individuals are able to acknowledge the impact of drug use on their lives and their willingness to change behaviors that support drug use. 3. It may be used to help individuals identify and address problems in life that arise from substance use/misuse or abuse. 4. It asks individuals to examine their own actions and accept responsibility.
A patient is being discharged after an MI and will be undergoing rehabilitation for 2 weeks
The nurse is planning a teaching session on long-term pharmacologic agents and should include discussion of which of the following drugs in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.) a. Beta blockers b. Low-dose vitamin E daily c. Low-dose aspirin (81 to 162 mg/day) d. ACE inhibitors e. Moderate doses of acetaminophen (650 mg/day)