A drain is inserted into a wound. What is its purpose?
a. The nurse administers drugs through the drain.
b. Drainage leaves the wound through the drain.
c. It is used to measure wound depth.
d. It is used to measure wound size.
B
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A) The malleus can be visualized during otoscopic examination. B) The tympanic membrane is pearly gray. C) Tenderness is reported by the patient when the mastoid area is palpated. D) Clear, watery fluid is draining from the patient's ear.
Contact dermatitis can be caused by which of the following substances?
a. oral penicillin c. aluminum b. topical antibiotics d. cosmetics
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This resulted in what type of conflict? a. Cultural conflict b. Horizontal conflict c. Vertical conflict d. Intradepartmental conflict
After working several years in the hospital setting, a master's-prepared nurse was hired at a local university. As a new faculty member, the nurse began to feel overwhelmed with the responsibilities of teaching, professional development, and community ser
The nurse was also expected to develop on-line courses using specific software. Which type of conflict did the faculty member experience? a. Intrasender conflict b. Intersender conflict c. Intragroup conflict d. Role overload