The nurse prepares teaching material for a patient with Cushing syndrome. Which statement about the risk for infection should the nurse alter before teaching?
A. "Cortisol affects protein synthesis."
B. "The resulting edema impairs blood flow to tissues."
C. "Cortisol inhibits collagen synthesis."
D. "Epidermal hypertrophy restricts macrophage activity."
Answer: D
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A) Cardiac monitor pattern B) Wound site assessment C) Airway security D) Patient position
After teaching a group of parents about ear infections in children, which statement indicates that the teaching was successful?
A) Infants with congenital deformities are at greater risk for ear infections. B) Ear infections increase as the child gets older. C) An infant's Eustachian tubes are shorter and wider, increasing the risk. D) The fact that adenoids shrink as the child grows will allow more bacteria to enter.
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A child with burns requires daily whirlpool with débridement treatment. The purpose of this treatment is to
A) relieve pain. B) maintain mobility of extremities. C) decrease the need for skin grafts. D) prevent infection.