During the shift report, a nurse is told that a patient she will be caring for has a stage II pressure ulcer. What should the nurse expect to visualize during the dressing change?
a. Ulcer that appears black with possible signs of infection
b. Shallow ulcer that appears blistered, cracked, or abraded
c. Craterlike sore with a distinct outer margin formed as the epidermis thickens and rolls over the edge toward the ulcer base
d. Redness of skin with no ulceration
B
In a stage II pressure ulcer, some skin loss in the epidermis and dermis has occurred.
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1. sympathetic 2. enmeshed 3. complementary 4. nonjudgmental
When an LPN/LVN delegates a task to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), there is: (Select all that apply.)
a. a need for the UAP to voluntarily accept the task delegated. b. continued accountability for the task by the LPN/LVN. c. no further need for supervision of the UAP. d. the understanding that the task is in the job description of the UAP. e. a transfer of authority to the UAP.
A public health nurse who uses the upstream approach would likely focus on which one of the following contributors to unhealthy diets in the community?
A) Consumer preference for sweet, greasy, and salty foods B) Marketing strategies of fast food businesses C) Busy lifestyles within the community D) Individual acceptance of obesity
The nurse prepares to administer an intradermal injection for the administration of medication for:
A. Pain B. Allergy sensitivity C. Anticoagulant therapy D. Low-dose insulin requirements