An accidental break in the skin is a/an

A. laceration.
B. incision.
C. hematoma.
D. ulceration.


Answer: A

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Why is it critically important for the nurse to document all client care activities in the medical record? Select all that apply

1. To facilitate continuity of care 2. To promote effective care 3. To meet legal and accreditation requirements 4. To prove care was completed 5. To provide data for research and reimbursement

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A family from a different ethnic group comes into a clinic. A nurse thinks that they are not interacting well with her because they are not making direct eye contact. The nurse that thinks the family is not interacting well is demonstrating:

1. Cultural competency. 2. Cultural bias. 3. Cultural diversity. 4. Transcultural nursing.

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The nurse is taking a history on a patient with diabetes and hypertension. Because of the patient's high risk for developing kidney problems, which early sign of chronic kidney disease (CKD) does the nurse assess for?

a. Decreased output with subjective thirst b. Urinary frequency of very small amounts c. Pink or blood-tinged urine d. Increased output of very dilute urine

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One of the clinical manifestations of chronic renal failure is uremic frost. What best describes this term?

a. Deposits of urea crystals in urine b. Deposits of urea crystals on skin c. Overexcretion of blood urea nitrogen d. Inability of body to tolerate cold temperatures

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