The nurse is preparing to provide wound care to a client newly diagnosed with a burn. Which of the following are goals of this initial wound care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Hydrate the skin.
2. Cleanse the skin.
3. Prevent further skin destruction.
4. Provide comfort.
5. Prevent nutritional deficits.
6. Prevent infection.
2, 3, 4, 6
Goals for initial wound care for a client newly diagnosed with a burn include cleansing to prevent infection, prevent further skin destruction, and provide comfort. Skin hydration and prevention of nutritional deficits are not goals of initial wound care.
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Which of the following teaching points is most warranted? A) "Above the age of 65, erectile dysfunction is largely inevitable and untreatable." B) "With lifestyle modifications like exercise, weight loss, and quitting smoking, you can most likely correct this and prevent it in the future." C) "While this problem is often a part of the aging process, it might be a result of some of the medications that you take." D) "Most often this problem is transient and will resolve with time."
A definition of nursing is essential because it (Select all that apply.)
a. differentiates nursing from other health occupations. b. guides educational preparation and theory development. c. helps state nurse practice acts reflect the changing roles of nurses. d. clarifies the purposes and functions of the nurses. e. informs potential students of exactly what nurses do.
The best way to maintain lean body mass is to
a. avoid weight loss. b. exercise regularly. c. decrease dietary fat intake. d. ensure adequate protein intake.
To meet the learning needs of the older adult, the nurse incorporates which of the following considerations in planning to teach a 73-year-old diabetic patient about insulin administration?
A) Requesting hearing aids to help the patient receive information B) Using numerous handouts and detailed teaching plan C) Allowing more time for the processing of the information D) Demonstrating a wide variety of syringes and techniques