You suspect that a patient is dehydrated. When checking for skin turgor, you should:
A) palpate the skin for dryness.
B) press the nail beds, then release and observe for blanching.
C) use the backs of the fingers to determine temperature.
D) pick up a fold of skin and then release it, looking for tenting.
D
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a. 4 to 6 hr b. 6 to 8 hr c. 8 to 10 hr d. 12 hr
Drugs with the lowest potential for abuse are listed on:
A) schedule I B) schedule III C) schedule IV D) schedule V
Needs are frequently defined as a lack of something that is required or desired
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Match the term with the definition or description.
A. Failures to execute clinical quality of care plans and procedures properly B. Failures to use evidence-based health care practices that have proven to be beneficial to patients C. Measures the outcomes of health care services D. Use of health care resources and procedures in the absence of healing evidence