The edges of a patient's appendectomy incision are approximated, and no drainage is noted. The nurse documents on the client's wound record that the incision appears to be healing by:
a) Primary intention
b) Secondary intention
Ans: a) Primary intention
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A) The nursing management of musculoskeletal conditions B) The priority their care is given on the floor C) Patient's nutritional status D) IV fluids given
A crisis in nursing and health care organizations occurred as a result of a conflict between health care as a business and
A. Caring as a human need. B. The needs of nurses. C. Accreditation standards. D. All of the above
While reviewing a health insurance plan, the nurse learns that a client has coverage for durable medical equipment (DME). What care need should the nurse identify as being covered by the client's health plan?
1. Dressings and bandages 2. Medications 3. A hospital bed 4. Visits by the home health nurse
After an assault by a patient, a nurse has difficulty sleeping, startles easily, and is preoccupied with the incident. The nurse says, "I dread facing potentially violent patients."
Which response would be the most urgent reason for this nurse to seek supervision? a. Startle reactions b. Difficulty sleeping c. Wish for revenge d. Preoccupation with the incident