The nurse notes an elevated irregular darkened area of excess scar tissue on a client. Which term should the nurse use to document the finding?
A. Keloid.
B. Ulcer.
C. Fissure.
D. Scar.
Answer: A
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A) True B) False
Which respiratory assessment finding is abnormal?
a. 10-second periods of apnea c. Respiratory rate of 66 b. Irregular respirations d. Abdominal respira-tion
A patient with thrombocytopenia is demonstrating tissue hypoxia and stasis of blood flow. The nursing diagnosis that would be appropriate for both of these patient problems would be
1. fatigue. 2. altered tissue perfusion. 3. activity intolerance. 4. risk for injury.
Among the rights most frequently included in Patient Bills of Rights are: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) The right to give or refuse consent for medications and treatments B) The right to choose the nurses who will provide their care C) The right to be held for treatment for as long as the health-care staff feel is necessary D) The right to treatment in the least restrictive setting E) The right to keep personal health-care items and equipment used during treatment or hospitalization F) The right to have visitors