Based on the most recent national RN survey, which is true about the average age of the working registered nurse in the United States?
A) Has remained fairly constant over the past two decades
B) Continues to decline due to an increased number of graduates from ADN programs
C) Has been steadily increasing for some time
D) Is approximately 20 years older than the current mean age of nursing graduates
C
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The nurse is performing a focused wound assessment on a patient. The following should be included in the documentation: (Select all that apply.)
a. Location and size b. Characteristics of the wound bed c. Patient's response to wound treatment d. Patient's pain level e. Presence of drainage
What is the special category that encompasses children who have congenital abnormalities, malignancies, gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, or central nervous system (CNS) anomalies?
a. Very dependent children b. Children requiring special education c. Children with special needs d. Children requiring long-term care
At what age do the "baby" teeth start to erupt in the majority of children?
A. 3 months B. 4 months C. 5 months D. 6 months