The underlying pathophysiology of a burn trauma centers around what?
A) Location of burn damage
B) Zone of coagulation
C) Maximum exposure temperature
D) Extent of cellular injury and death
D
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a. medication allergy b. anaphylactic reaction c. medication interaction d. idiosyncratic reaction
The nurse is reviewing the tonicity of the different intravenous fluids on the medical–surgical unit in preparation for an in-service presentation
Which fluids are considered to be isotonic and appropriate in the treatment of fluid loss due to a surgical procedure? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. 5% dextrose in lactated ringers 2. 0.9% sodium chloride (NS) 3. 0.45% sodium chloride 4. Lactated Ringers 5. 5% dextrose in water
Functions of B cells include
a. synthesizing antibodies. b. secreting cytokines. c. killing antigen-presenting cells. d. stimulating B cells. e. killing virally infected cells.
A confused patient refuses his medication. What is the nurse's first response?
a. Agrees with the patient's decision and documents it in his chart b. Educates the patient about the importance of the medication c. Discreetly hides the medication in the patient's favorite Jell-O d. Informs the patient that he must take the medication whether he wants to or not