A nurse notices that a client has superficial injuries consistent with self-infliction. How should the nurse document these injuries?
A) Dicing injuries
B) Sharp force injuries
C) Hesitation injuries
D) Defense wounds
C
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a. Anger c. Acceptance b. Resolution d. Guilt
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a. breast milk b. premature infant formulas c. specialty infant formulas, including those for metabolic disorders d. soybased and lactose-free formulas e. standard cow's milk–based formulas f. elemental, hydrolyzed protein, and free amino acid formulas
The nurse has completed a community presentation about the changes of pregnancy, and knows that the lesson was successful when a community member states, "One probable or objective change of pregnancy is:
1. "Enlargement of the uterus.". 2. "Hearing the baby's heart rate.". 3. "Increased urinary frequency.". 4. "Nausea and vomiting.".
A nurse is infusing dopamine (Intropin) intravenously. The nurse is aware that infiltration of this medication may lead to tissue necrosis. What is an early sign of intravenous infiltration?
a. Red streak following the course of the vein b. Swelling at the IV site c. Warmth at the insertion site d. Bleeding at the insertion site