After assessing the burns on a client, the nurse documents the finding as "first-degree
burns" in the client's medical records. Which assessment finding supports the nurse's
documentation?
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Superficial burns
The nurse is reviewing terminologies used to describe skin lesions with a group of staff
nurses. Which statement made by an attending nurse indicates a need for further review?
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, "The loss of epidermal and dermal tissue is called telangiectasia."
A client with partial-thickness burns is hemodynamically unstable. By which route does
the nurse administer analgesics to the client?
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IV
Albinism is a defect in what pigment?
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Melanin
The nurse is providing care for a toddler admitted to the burn unit for scalding burns to
both legs.During assessment, the nurse notices diminished pedal pulses and cyanotic
skin color to the left leg. The toddler cries without provocation. For which reason does
the nurse contact the health-care provider immediately?
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Evidence indicates development of compartment syndrome.
, After an assessment, the nurse discovers a ringworm infection on the client's hand. Which
terminology does the nurse use to document the finding in the client's medical record?
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Tinea manus
While assessing a client, the nurse finds the client's cheek epidermal skin is dry,
reddened, and warm. The client reports pain and tenderness at the area. Which cause
does the nurse suspect for the condition?
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Overexposure to the sun
While caring for a patient after a thermal injury, the nurse finds that the patient is showing
signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia. Which is the most important nursing intervention
for this patient?
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Monitoring cardiac function through electrocardiogram
Which zone exhibits the greatest degree of thermal injury within the skin?
burns" in the client's medical records. Which assessment finding supports the nurse's
documentation?
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Superficial burns
The nurse is reviewing terminologies used to describe skin lesions with a group of staff
nurses. Which statement made by an attending nurse indicates a need for further review?
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, "The loss of epidermal and dermal tissue is called telangiectasia."
A client with partial-thickness burns is hemodynamically unstable. By which route does
the nurse administer analgesics to the client?
Give this one a try later!
IV
Albinism is a defect in what pigment?
Give this one a try later!
Melanin
The nurse is providing care for a toddler admitted to the burn unit for scalding burns to
both legs.During assessment, the nurse notices diminished pedal pulses and cyanotic
skin color to the left leg. The toddler cries without provocation. For which reason does
the nurse contact the health-care provider immediately?
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Evidence indicates development of compartment syndrome.
, After an assessment, the nurse discovers a ringworm infection on the client's hand. Which
terminology does the nurse use to document the finding in the client's medical record?
Give this one a try later!
Tinea manus
While assessing a client, the nurse finds the client's cheek epidermal skin is dry,
reddened, and warm. The client reports pain and tenderness at the area. Which cause
does the nurse suspect for the condition?
Give this one a try later!
Overexposure to the sun
While caring for a patient after a thermal injury, the nurse finds that the patient is showing
signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia. Which is the most important nursing intervention
for this patient?
Give this one a try later!
Monitoring cardiac function through electrocardiogram
Which zone exhibits the greatest degree of thermal injury within the skin?
