A patient, age 20, is admitted with severe eczema. In planning the care for her, the nurse should plan to
a. keep the skin well hydrated.
b. change the dressings every day.
c. keep the skin clean and dry.
d. administer antibiotics for the infection.
A
Hydration of the skin is the key to treatment.
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A) Cystic fibrosis B) Phenylketonuria C) Tay-Sachs disease D) Polycystic kidney disease E) Achondroplasia
The nurse is caring for a patient who has myasthenia gravis (MG) and is receiving pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon). The nurse notes ptosis of both eyelids and observes that the patient has difficulty swallowing. What action will the nurse perform next?
a. Contact the provider to request an order for atropine sulfate. b. Contact the provider to request an order for edrophonium chloride (Tensilon). c. Report signs of cholinergic crisis to the provider. d. Report signs of myasthenic crisis to the provider.
A nurse who implements a population-focused model of home care delivery would most likely:
a. Use an assessment protocol when conducting visits. b. Collaborate with other disciplines. c. Provide care for a specific population. d. Apply high-intensity interventions.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).