A nurse is assisting with the development of an education program about skin cancer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the presentation? a. “Individuals who have light skin are at greater risk for developing skin cancer.”b. “Tanning bed use should be limited to once per week.”c. “Basal cell carcinoma has a high rate of metastasis.”d. “A family history of squamous cell carcinoma is a risk factor for developing skin cancer.”
The nurse explains that the objective of surgery for acute a…
The nurse explains that the objective of surgery for acute angle-closure glaucoma would be to: a. cure the patient’s disease.b. provide for the escape of aqueous humor.c. increase the intraocular pressure.d. remove the ocular lens.
Your state is looking to develop ways to encourage healthy b…
Your state is looking to develop ways to encourage healthy behaviors and preventive medicine activities. The state Department of Health and a private gym/spa that has many branches facilities around the state have formally agreed to coordinate services and resources to deliver specially designed preventive health services. This is an example of a _____.
The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of risk for infecti…
The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection related to skin lesions for a client with allergic dermatitis. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding regarding prevention of infection? a. “I will avoid scratching the inflamed area.”b. “I will use sterile dressings when applying wet compresses to the inflamed area.”c. “I should take my temperature daily to detect onset of infection.”d. “I will stay away from public places to avoid infection.”
The nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has…
The nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has just received an electrical burn. The nurse’s primary concern is: a. the extent and depth of the burnb. the sites of entry and exitc. the likelihood of cardiac arrestd. control of bleeding
How would you describe this rhythm:
How would you describe this rhythm:
Read the sentence. Choose the correct word to complete the s…
Read the sentence. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Families often build an ________________ to their house as they have more children and need more space.
The nurse is preparing to administer generic hydrocortisone,…
The nurse is preparing to administer generic hydrocortisone, neomycin and polymyxin B otic, (Corticosporin otic) drops to a 64-year-old client with an infection of the external auditory canal. Which steps should the nurse take to administer this medication? a. Touch the dropper to ear canal to instill and clean with alcohol after use.b. Warm the drops to body temperature prior to instillation.c. Gently pull the pinna down and back to instill drops into the external ear canal. d. Lie the client on the affected side
All of the following are benefits to an NIS except _____.
All of the following are benefits to an NIS except _____.
Read the sentence. Choose the correct word form to complet…
Read the sentence. Choose the correct word form to complete the sentence. The report shows a clear ________________ difference between people born before 1980 and those born after that year.