The wound care specialist has assessed a patient's pressure ulcer and recommends using a hydrocolloid wafer to encourage autolytic debridement. The nurse would plan interventions associated with which stage pressure ulcer?
1. Stage I
2. Stage II
3. Stage III
4. Stage IV
Answer: 4
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A nurse is instructing a parent on how to obtain a stool culture for ova and parasites from a child with diarrhea. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A) "Give the child bismuth and then collect the next specimen." B) "Obtain the specimen from the toilet after the child has a bowel movement." C) "Keep the specimen from coming into contact with any urine." D) "Bring the specimen to the laboratory on the third day."
A type of connective tissue cancer common among those with AIDS is __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When taking the blood pressure of a very ill client, the nurse observes that the client's hand undergoes flexion contractions. Which intervention is most appropriate?
a. Administer isotonic intravenous fluids. b. Remove the blood pressure cuff and give oxygen. c. Ensure the client has a patent intravenous line. d. Document the finding in the client's chart.
An older patient is diagnosed with severe acute diverticulitis. What treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. complete bed rest 2. intravenous fluids 3. nothing by mouth 4. aspirin or NSAIDs for pain 5. intravenous cefoxitin (Mefoxin)