During an initial assessment, a nurse finds that a patient's bone is visible in the pressure ulcer. The nurse notifies the physician that the pressure ulcer appears to be at stage
1. I.
2. II.
3. III.
4. IV.
ANS: 4
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A student nurse asks for an explanation of "refractory hypoxemia." What answer by the nurse instructor is best?
a. "It is chronic hypoxemia that accompanies restrictive airway disease." b. "It is hypoxemia from lung damage due to mechanical ventilation." c. "It is hypoxemia that continues even after the client is weaned from oxygen." d. "It is hypoxemia that persists even with 100% oxygen administration."
The nurse is updating a care plan for a patient who has a nursing diagnosis of Anxiety. Which patient behavior might suggest that the problem is resolving?
a. Pacing in the hallway at intervals b. Using relaxation techniques c. Speaking rapidly when spoken to d. Avoiding eye contact
What percent of U.S. adults are overweight or obese?
1. Less than 25% 2. 34% 3. 40% 4. More than 50%
Which of the following would lead to an increase in cardiac output?
1. Reduced cardiac contractility 2. Hypovolemia 3. Peripheral vascular resistance 4. Increase in preload