The nurse is caring for an elderly patient in the CCU who has very wrinkled skin, very uneven skin tone, and several irregularly shaped white blotches on the skin. What is probably the cause of these skin changes?
A) Adverse reaction or allergy to a medication
B) Secondary to stress of CCU admission
C) Overexposure to sunlight
D) Individual variation in skin tone
C
You might also like to view...
The nurse provides client teaching to prevent development of mastitis by instructing the mother to:
1. Use an antibacterial soap to clean the breasts. 2. Scrub the nipples before every feeding with soap and water. 3. Wear a supportive bra even when sleeping. 4. Never completely empty the breast when breastfeeding.
When talking with the family of a critical care patient, the nurse needs to
A) be gentle and indirect. B) have a futuristic approach. C) show interest and empathy. D) be distant and professional.
The nurse is assessing the pulses of a patient who has been admitted for untreated hyperthyroidism. The nurse should expect to find a(n) _______ pulse
a. Normal b. Absent c. Bounding d. Weak, thready
Using a decision package to aid in fiscal priority setting is a key feature of what type of budgeting?
A) Personnel-workforce B) Operating C) Capital D) Zero based