To prevent pressure injuries from forming, the nursing assistant should
A. Rub skin dry after washing the perineal area, to prevent moisture buildup.
B. Change incontinence briefs as soon as they become wet.
C. Leave bedpans in place under incontinent patients, to catch urine or bowel movement.
D. All of these
Answer: B
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A toddler patient has a small, slightly raised bright red area on the trunk. The child's mother reports that the lesion has been present since birth and has become a little larger. What type of lesion does the nurse suspect?
a. Vascular nevi b. Purpura c. Ecchymosis d. Cherry hemangioma is a benign tumor consisting of a mass of small blood vessels and can vary in size. These are typically small, slightly raised lesions that are bright red in color appearing on the face, neck and trunk of the body. These lesions increase in size with age.
A nurse researcher is conducting a study about the effects of noise on hospitalized patients' pain levels. The primary purpose of nursing research is to:
A) Involve patients in their care while hospitalized B) Contribute to the scientific base of nursing practice C) Draw conclusions about the quality of patient care D) Explain ongoing medical studies to patients
If a researcher posted a recruitment notice on a website, people who responded and participated in the study would comprise a convenience sample
A) True B) False
Design decisions evolve while the study is in progress in both qualitative and quantitative studies
A) True B) False