The nurse understands that the current U.S. Population is a diverse one according to the U.S.Census data for 2005, with what percentage of people identifying themselves as members of an ethnic minority group?
a. 21 percent c. 29 percent
b. 25 percent d. 33 percent
D
The U.S. census reported that 67 percent of the population were non-Hispanic white. The ethnic
minority population accounted for 33 percent of the population.
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a. It provides an absorbent to collect wound drainage. b. It provides a negative pressure to promote healing. c. It provides protection from the external environment. d. It provides moisture needed for wound healing.
A nurse is preparing to administer a sympathomimetic drug. Which of the following might the nurse be preparing to give? Select all that apply
A) Clonidine (Catapres) B) Isoproterenol (Isuprel) C) Midodrine (ProAmatine) D) Epinephrine (EpiPen) E) Reserpine (Serpalan)
The nurse performs a dressing change for a patient with a negative-pressure wound therapy device. Which step does the nurse implement to facilitate wound healing?
a. Cuts the foam smaller than wound edges b. Uses black foam to prevent granulation tissue from forming c. Determines if the patient needs pain me-dication before beginning the procedure d. Checks the dressing to ensure that the negative-pressure wound therapy tubes are functioning
The nurse is assessing the temperature of the lower legs. Which method should the nurse use to best assess the patient's skin temperature subjectively?
a. Oral thermometer b. Dorsum of the hand c. Tympanic thermometer d. Thumb and index finger