A patient with third-degree burns to the face learns that there will be extensive scarring once the burn heals. For which patient problem should the nurse plan interventions?
A. Changes in airway maintenance
B. Lack of body fluids
C. Powerlessness
D. Infection
Answer: C
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The nurse is discussing effective pain management with a client's spouse. Key strategies for reducing pain include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Acknowledging the pain. 2. Distraction from pain medication. 3. Involving the spouse in provision of pain relief. 4. Education about pain and its treatment. 5. Preventing pain.
A patient with squamous cell carcinoma has been scheduled for treatment of this malignancy. The nurse knows that the primary method of treatment in this type of cancer is what?
A) Chemotherapy B) Radiation therapy C) Surgical excision D) Biopsy of sample tissue
The nurse explains to a client's family that the most common overall manifestation of ARF is that
a. expected urine output is altered. b. the client's breath develops a fruity odor. c. urine specific gravity is greater than 1.040. d. urine develops a "root beer" color.
The nurse has provided instructions to a pregnant client who is preparing to take iron supplements
The nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client states that she will take the supplements with which of the following? 1. Milk 2. Tea 3. Coffee 4. Orange juice