You should monitor the skin closely in patients with paralysis because
A. their skin is very dry and thin.
B. these patients are often emaciated.
C. they cannot feel pain and pressure.
D. the patient has numbness and tingling.
Answer: C
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A. "Be sure to keep all follow-up appointments." B. "Encourage your child to eat a healthy diet." C. "Monitor the chest incision for redness or heat." D. "This valve will need replacement in about 5 years."
A depressed patient does not converse except when addressed, and then only in monosyllables. Which response by the nurse is likely to be most helpful?
a. "Can you tell me how you're feeling today?" b. "What would you like to talk about?" c. "It would be helpful if you talked more.". d. "It seems rather cold in here today.".
The nurse is planning care for several surgical clients. Which client would most likely have the best wound healing?
a. An older adult b. The client who eats a high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet c. The client diagnosed with anemia d. The client prescribed steroids
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.