A break or rip in the outer layers of the skins is known as:
a. An incision
b. A penetrating wound
c. A contusion
d. A skin tear
D
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A nurse admitting a patient with a history of emphysema reviews her past lab reports and notes that the patient's PaCO2 has been 56 to 64 mmHg. The nurse will be cautious administering oxygen because:
A) The patient's calcium will rise dramatically due to pituitary stimulation. B) The oxygen will increase the patient's intracranial pressure and create confusion. C) The oxygen may cause the patient to hyperventilate and become acidotic. D) Using oxygen may result in the patient developing carbon dioxide narcosis and hypoxemia.
A client is prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treatment of gout. Which nursing instruction should be provided?
1. "Your initial dose will be low during your acute attack, but we will raise it over the next few weeks." 2. "This drug will help with inflammation, but I will give you a second medication for pain." 3. "If you have stomach pain, please call me for a medication adjustment." 4. "You may find that you cannot sleep while taking this medication."
A home health nurse who performs a careful safety assessment of the home of a frail elderly patient to prevent harm to the patient is acting in accord with which of the following, a principle of bioethics?
A) Nonmaleficence B) Advocacy C) Morals D) Values
When attempting to locate recent lab results, the student notices that each department has a separate section in the client's chart. This type of documentation system is called which of the following?
1. Source-oriented record 2. Problem-oriented record 3. Case management 4. Focus charting