Apply gloves when you begin removing soiled linen and do not remove them until the bed is completely made.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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The nurse cares for a client with impaired liver function. Impaired metabolism of which substances may occur based on the client's condition? Select all that apply.
A) Carbohydrates B) Vitamins C) Minerals D) Proteins E) Fats
The nurse assesses clients who have a pressure ulcer. Which does the nurse use to recognize a stage III pressure ulcer?
1. Nonblanching and reddened areas of intact skin 2. Extensive destruction of the skin and the muscle 3. Full-thickness skin loss from surface down to bone 4. Full-thickness skin loss from surface down to fascia
The nurse instructs a patient about application of corticosteroid cream to an area of contact dermatitis on the right leg. Which patient action indicates that further teaching is needed?
a. The patient takes a tepid bath before applying the cream. b. The patient spreads the cream using a downward motion. c. The patient applies a thick layer of the cream to the affected skin. d. The patient covers the area with a dressing after applying the cream.
The weakness resulting from the segmental paresis and paralysis characteristic of anterior horn cell injury is difficult to recognize because:
a. Upper motor neurons are involved. b. The injury is microscopic. c. Two or more nerve roots supply each muscle. d. The person is unable to feel the involved muscles.