Which pressure ulcer presents as a full-thickness loss with extensive involvement of supporting structures?
1) Stage I
2) Stage II
3) Stage III
4) Stage IV
ANS: 3
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Which options may be reasons for this favorable variance? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Greater client acuity 2. Extravagant use of resources 3. Understaffing the unit 4. Low client acuity 5. Use of agency nurses to supplement staff
While the nurse is assisting a patient recovering from epidural anesthesia to ambulate, the patient becomes dizzy and has a blood pressure of 78/48 mmHg. What actions should the nurse take?
Select all that apply. 1. Notify the anesthesiologist. 2. Notify the pharmacy to obtain atropine. 3. Continuously monitor blood pressure. 4. Prepare to administer intravenous fluids. 5. Prepare to administer vasoactive medications.
The first step in determination of the most appropriate nursing personnel to administer care is
a. client preference c. client safety b. staffing situation d. gender consideration
An important function of calcium is to
1. regulate acid–base balance. 2. improve glucose absorption. 3. increase energy. 4. regulate nerve transmission.