Serous membranes line cavities that open to the outside of the body
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The client recovering from full- and partial-thickness burns asks the nurse why some areas hurt more than others. The nurse's best response would include which of the following?
1. "There usually is not that much pain associated with burns, so the areas that hurt are those that might be infected." 2. "Deeper burns release more endorphins because of increased tissue damage, which lessens pain." 3. "Deeper full-thickness burns damage nerve pathways, which interrupt the pain message from reaching the brain." 4. "Deeper partial thickness burns damage nerve pathways, which interrupt the pain message from reaching the brain."
A pregnant woman asks the nurse why her fetus has a different circulation pattern than hers. In planning a response, the nurse is guided by the principle that fetal:
A) blood is thicker than adults and needs different pathways B) circulation carries highly oxygenated blood to vital areas first C) blood has a higher oxygen saturation and circulates slower D) heart rates are rapid and circulation time is double that of adults
The student nurse is waiting for the instructor to hand out the test and is thinking, "I am going to fail this test. I know I'm not as prepared as everyone else." What is the term for the student's thoughts?
1. Encouraging words 2. Preparation for a bad grade 3. Negative self-talk 4. Test preparedness
Which best describes the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency for evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. Adhering to published guidelines to provide care for a specific population. b. Empowering clients to choose among effective disease management strategies. c. Relying on expert knowledge to guide care plan development for an individual patient. d. Using evidence gained solely from experimental studies to guide care.