The nurse is caring for a client with an outbreak of stomatitis. What complication of this disorder is considered most life threatening to the client?
A. Pain
B. Bleeding
C. Infection
D. Xerostomia
C
Although pain is the most common complaint of individuals with stomatitis, infection can be most life threatening, particularly if the client is immunosuppressed.
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Statement of collaborative problems:
1. builds the care plan for all the disciplines involved. 2. allows the physician to write one set of orders for all disciplines. 3. allows each discipline to work interdependently and cooperatively to solve problems. 4. allows each discipline to work independently of the others.
The school nurse teaches adolescents that the detrimental long-term effects of tanning are what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Vitamin D deficiency b. Premature aging of the skin c. Exacerbates acne outbreaks d. Increased risk for skin cancer e. Possible phototoxic reactions
In a study about concussion recovery in high school football players, which statement would be part of the introduction?
a. "The Functional Independence Measure was used to measure postconcussion symptoms." b. "The purpose of this study was to determine average length of recovery time after a first concussion." c. "The results of this study showed an average recovery time of 6 weeks among football players." d. "The study included a convenience sample of high school football players in a five-county area."
The term ________ is used to describe a condition that is long term, usually lasting more than six months.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).