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A client is hospitalized with extensive full D
thickness burns of both legs. In response to Biological dressings are temporary grafts used during the acute phase to
the client's questions, the nurse explains increase the rate of epithelialization, act as a barrer to protect the wound from
that during the acute phase of burn injury, contamination, and reduce fluid and protein loss
biological dressings are used primarily to
a.maintain range of motion
b. reduce fluid loss
c. relieve pain
d. promote healing
A client comes to the clinic reporting A
skin lesions. The nurse assesses the a papule is a small, solid, elevated lesion with distinct borders. It is usually smaller
lesions and notes that they are 0.5 cm in than 10 mm in diameter. Papules are common lesions of acne, and warts can also be
size, elevated and solid, with very distinct papules
borders. Based on the findings, which of
the following
should the nurse document the presence
of?
a.papules
b. macules
c. wheals
d. vesicles
A client about to undergo a biopsy of a 6- D
mm, bluish-red lesion. In addition to a The description of the lesion suggest a malignant melanoma. The assessment
thorough skin examination, the nurse knows should include not only a thorough skin examination, but also palpation of the
the most critical assessment to be made at regional lymph nodes that drain the area near the lesion
this time is the status of the client's
a.cardiovascular system
b. pulmonary function
c. white blood cells
d. regional lymph nodes
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A 15 year old girl was admitted with A
burns of her face and hands. Which This demonstrates a positive self-image. The client is asking to visit with her family in a
statement public setting
indicates to the nurse that the client has
adapted to her changed body image?
a.can I go with my family to the
visitors lounge
b. I'll see my friends when I get home
c. My dad is here. Can I have pain
medicine now
d. I told my cousins I'm in protective
isolation
To promote healing for a client with a C
large wound healing by secondary Diets high in protein and vitamin C are recommended because these nutrients
intention, the nurse recommends a diet promote wound healing. A wound with little or no tissue loss (a surgical wound)
high in protein heals by primary intention. Wounds involving loss of tissue (severe lacerations or
and which of the following? pressure ulcers) are left open until filled with scar tissue. This healing by secondary
a.iron intention takes longer
b. folate
c. vitamin c
d. potassium
A client arrives at the emergency A
department with a snakebite of the lower The emergency management of a client with a snakebite focuses on preventing the
left leg. What should the nurse do? spread of venom. Any constrictive clothing or jewelry should be removed, and the
a.immobilize the limb below the level of affected limb should be immobilized below the level of the heart
the heart
b. apply a tourniquet to the affected limb
c. identify the type of snake causing
the bite
d. apply ice to the skin over the
snakebite wound
A nurse plans to teach a group of young B
adults health promotion techniques to Avoiding skin exposure, especially during the midday hours of 1000 to 1500 is
reduce the risk of skin cancer. Which of the crucial for preventing skin cancer
following should the nurse include?
a.use a topical hydrocortisone cream for
sunburn
b. avoid exposure to the midday sun
c. wear a sun visor during early afternoon
d. choose a tanning booth instead of a
beach
A client has had a basal cell carcinoma A
removed by surgical excision. The ulceration, bleeding, or exudation are indications of a moles potential malignancy.
nurse instructs the client to watch for Increasing size is also a warning sign. The nurse should emphasize the importance
indications of potential malignancy in of lifetime follow-up evaluations and the proper techniques for self-exam of the
other moles, skin every month
including which of the following?
a.ulceration
b. blanching of surrounding skin
c. dimpling
d. a raised appearance
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A client is hospitalized with extensive full D
thickness burns of both legs. In response to Biological dressings are temporary grafts used during the acute phase to
the client's questions, the nurse explains increase the rate of epithelialization, act as a barrer to protect the wound from
that during the acute phase of burn injury, contamination, and reduce fluid and protein loss
biological dressings are used primarily to
a.maintain range of motion
b. reduce fluid loss
c. relieve pain
d. promote healing
A client comes to the clinic reporting A
skin lesions. The nurse assesses the a papule is a small, solid, elevated lesion with distinct borders. It is usually smaller
lesions and notes that they are 0.5 cm in than 10 mm in diameter. Papules are common lesions of acne, and warts can also be
size, elevated and solid, with very distinct papules
borders. Based on the findings, which of
the following
should the nurse document the presence
of?
a.papules
b. macules
c. wheals
d. vesicles
A client about to undergo a biopsy of a 6- D
mm, bluish-red lesion. In addition to a The description of the lesion suggest a malignant melanoma. The assessment
thorough skin examination, the nurse knows should include not only a thorough skin examination, but also palpation of the
the most critical assessment to be made at regional lymph nodes that drain the area near the lesion
this time is the status of the client's
a.cardiovascular system
b. pulmonary function
c. white blood cells
d. regional lymph nodes
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A 15 year old girl was admitted with A
burns of her face and hands. Which This demonstrates a positive self-image. The client is asking to visit with her family in a
statement public setting
indicates to the nurse that the client has
adapted to her changed body image?
a.can I go with my family to the
visitors lounge
b. I'll see my friends when I get home
c. My dad is here. Can I have pain
medicine now
d. I told my cousins I'm in protective
isolation
To promote healing for a client with a C
large wound healing by secondary Diets high in protein and vitamin C are recommended because these nutrients
intention, the nurse recommends a diet promote wound healing. A wound with little or no tissue loss (a surgical wound)
high in protein heals by primary intention. Wounds involving loss of tissue (severe lacerations or
and which of the following? pressure ulcers) are left open until filled with scar tissue. This healing by secondary
a.iron intention takes longer
b. folate
c. vitamin c
d. potassium
A client arrives at the emergency A
department with a snakebite of the lower The emergency management of a client with a snakebite focuses on preventing the
left leg. What should the nurse do? spread of venom. Any constrictive clothing or jewelry should be removed, and the
a.immobilize the limb below the level of affected limb should be immobilized below the level of the heart
the heart
b. apply a tourniquet to the affected limb
c. identify the type of snake causing
the bite
d. apply ice to the skin over the
snakebite wound
A nurse plans to teach a group of young B
adults health promotion techniques to Avoiding skin exposure, especially during the midday hours of 1000 to 1500 is
reduce the risk of skin cancer. Which of the crucial for preventing skin cancer
following should the nurse include?
a.use a topical hydrocortisone cream for
sunburn
b. avoid exposure to the midday sun
c. wear a sun visor during early afternoon
d. choose a tanning booth instead of a
beach
A client has had a basal cell carcinoma A
removed by surgical excision. The ulceration, bleeding, or exudation are indications of a moles potential malignancy.
nurse instructs the client to watch for Increasing size is also a warning sign. The nurse should emphasize the importance
indications of potential malignancy in of lifetime follow-up evaluations and the proper techniques for self-exam of the
other moles, skin every month
including which of the following?
a.ulceration
b. blanching of surrounding skin
c. dimpling
d. a raised appearance
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