A nurse is caring for a client.

Exhibits

Select the 5 findings that can cause delayed wound healing.

The nurse is assigned to care for a client who is 2 days postoperative after an above-the-knee amputation of the right leg.
The nurse plans to implement which measure to prevent hip contractures?

Select the 5 findings that can cause delayed wound healing.

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has burns on the front and back of both arms.
Using the rule of nines, the nurse should document burns to which percentage of the client’s total body surface area (TBSA)?

A nurse is monitoring the fluid replacement of a client who has sustained burns.
The nurse should administer which of the following fluids in the first 24 hours following a burn injury?

A nurse is caring for a client who has poison ivy and is prescribed diphenhydramine.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give regarding the adverse effect of dry mouth associated with diphenhydramine?

A nurse is caring for a client who sustained a femur fracture in an automobile accident and is placed into skin traction.
The nurse may remove the weights from the traction device if which of the following occurs?

When considering the risk for heart failure, what would the nurse monitor the client diagnosed with infective endocarditis for on an ongoing basis?

A client seeks medical attention for intermittent signs and symptoms that suggest a diagnosis of Raynaud’s disease. The nurse should assess the trigger of these signs/symptoms by asking which?

The nurse reviews a primary health care provider’s prescriptions and notes that a topical nitrate is prescribed. The nurse notes that acetaminophen is prescribed to be administered before the nitrate.
The nurse implements the prescription with which understanding about why acetaminophen is prescribed?

A nurse is admitting a client who sustained severe burn injuries. The nurse refers to the burn injury.
What percentage of body surface area should the nurse estimate?