A 9-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. When assessing her, a finding you would expect to discover is
A) purpural lesions on her forehead and chest.
B) purple lesions on the roof of her mouth.
C) a hemorrhagic rash on the lower extremities.
D) vesicular lesions along the fifth cranial nerve.
C
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a. Assess the wound for sinus tracts and tunneling. b. Maintain oxygenation with supplemental oxygen. c. Pack the wound lightly with a wet-to-dry dressing. d. Provide a well-balanced diet with high-quality protein.
The nurse plans medication education for a client who receives a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra). What will the best plan by the nurse include?
1. Grapefruit juice will decrease the effects of sildenafil (Viagra). 2. You can take sildenafil (Viagra) anywhere from 1 to 6 hours before sex. 3. Be sure to take only one pill in a 24-hour period. 4. Sildenafil (Viagra) should be taken with food.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false