The nurse is providing teaching about home care for an 8-year-old boy with widespread sunburn on his back and shoulders. Which of the following responses indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Cool compresses may help cool the burn."
B) "He should manually peel off any flaking skin."
C) "Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen are helpful."
D) "He should avoid hot showers or baths for a couple of days."
B
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The nurse is caring for a client who is interested in learning about hospice care. Which of the eligibility criteria would the nurse stress?
A) Serious, progressive illness B) Choice of palliative care over cure focused C) Limited life expectancy D) Physician-certified illness
A sensory deficit that may arise from the client's eyes being bandaged after eye surgery can result in:
A) depression. B) psychic blindness. C) compensation. D) total disorientation.
Burns are a very painful injury with a very high risk for infection.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)