Which of the following is a leading cause of death in the hospitalized burn patient?
a. Smoke inhalation c. Burn shock
b. Infection d. Renal failure
B
Preventing infection in burn patients is a true challenge and involves complex decision making. Considerable debate has been going on about the infection control precautions to use with burn patients. The burn wound is the most common source of infection in burn patients.
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a. fixed costs. c. direct expenses. b. variable costs. d. indirect expenses.
The nurse is conducting a health history interview for a pediatric patient who presents with symptoms of psychological abuse. Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask the parent during this process?
1) "Have you ever walked in on your child masturbating?" 2) "Does your child dress provocatively?" 3) "Has your child ever run away from home?" 4) "What form of discipline works best with your child?"
An older adult man who suffered a hip fracture and is 1 day postoperative is to receive heparin 5,000 units subcutaneous daily. This is administered to:
A) increase circulation. B) decreasing blood pooling. C) enhance mobility. D) prevent deep vein thrombosis.
You are conducting a seminar for a senior citizen's group in your community about several conditions that could affect the aging population. One of the attendees asks, "How does a person know if they have osteoporosis?" You reply that the first indication could be
A. The occurrence of spontaneous bone fractures B. Decrease in range of motion in the hip and knee joints C. Hypocalcemia D. Bone pain that lasts for three weeks and is unrelieved by aspirin