A wound has large amounts of microbes. It shows signs of infection. It is:
a. A contaminated wound
b. An infected wound
c. An open wound
d. A purulent wound
B
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When the patient indicates that she understands the risks involved, the nurse has her sign a document and proceeds with the treatment. The nurse's action is an example of which of the following? A) Obtaining informed consent B) Ensuring confidentiality C) Observing the principle of nonmaleficence D) Acting with fairness
The nurse is providing teaching for a group of older adults about safety in the home. To prevent skeletal trauma from falls, the nurse should include which risk factor for discussion?
1. An electric stove 2. Area rugs 3. Wall-to-wall carpet 4. Bare wood floors
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus:
a. Type I b. Type II
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the nursing strategies a psychiatric nurse would use to assist in meeting self-esteem needs of elderly patients would include:
a. Providing privacy when spouses are visiting b. Arranging for the spouses to dine with the patients when visiting c. Including both the patients and spouses in all educational sessions d. Attending to patient hygiene and dress in preparation for spousal visits