A/An ____________________ environment promotes wound healing.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
moist
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The nurse is assessing a patient who has been diagnosed with a major mental health disorder. The nurse has decided that using a timeline would be beneficial when assessing the patient. What is true regarding the use of a timeline? Select all that apply
1. It can be used to evaluate the success of nursing interventions. 2. It can be used as both an assessment tool and an intervention. 3. It can be used to identify significant events across the life span. 4. It involves the patient in providing historical information. 5. It helps the patient gain perspective on problems that have not been resolved.
A client residing in an assisted living facility reports to the nurse that she has noted a white patch inside of her mouth. The nurse views the lesion in question and notes it is approximately 2 cm by 2 cm and is on the inner aspect of her left jaw
The client states she believes it is probably just "yeast." What response by the nurse is indicated? A) "You are probably right and should rinse with a mild solution of hydrogen peroxide and water." B) "You should contact your healthcare provider for an evaluation of the area." C) "I think the patch looks more like a bacterial infection and you will most likely need an antibiotic." D) "The white patch is the result of aging and no cause for concern."
A nurse is caring for a client who, according to the Social Security Administration, is considered disabled. Which of the following best describes the client?
a. A wheelchair-bound person b. A person unable to engage in any gainful activity because of a medical impairment c. A handicapped person d. A person who has had a stroke or has lost the use of a lower extremity
The physician has ordered that a client with severe depression be placed on an MAO inhibitor. The nurse's teaching plan should include the fact that which of the following could occur if the client eats foods high in tyramine?
a. urinary frequency b. hypertensive crisis c. orthostatic hypotension d. constipation and dry mouth