While performing a patient assessment, the nurse recalls that the epidermis is thickest on the:
A) Scalp
B) Elbows
C) Palms of the hands
D) Knees
Ans: C
Feedback: The epidermis is the thickest over the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
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A. Is now in her third trimester B. Currently pregnant with triplets C. Three babies born alive D. Three pregnancies delivered past 24 weeks of gestation
Which component of nursing theory describes a testable outcome?
a. Conceptual model b. Proposition c. Framework d. Metaparadigm
The nurse plans a home visit to a pregnant teen to discuss proper prenatal nutrition. Which of the following best describes a demonstrated outcome of this nursing intervention?
a. Increase in birth weight and utilization of prenatal care and support services b. Increase in family coping skills to prevent crisis c. Coordinated and comprehensive teen pregnancy approach d. Family approach to health care
What can the nurse allow the family to do when trying to meet the family's need to be helpful to a dying patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Reposition the patient. 2. Activate the patient-controlled analgesia if the patient grimaces or has pain. 3. Talk or read to the patient to show that they are present in the room. 4. Moisten the patient's lips and mouth. 5. Comfort or soothe the patient through touch or speech.