A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of the body surface area. When would the greatest fluid loss resulting from the burns occur?

The nurse is performing an initial assessment on an alcoholic patient. Which of the following actions by the nurse would best ensure honest answers?

What is the most common cause of dementia?

What is age-related vision change caused by the loss of elasticity of the lens called?

Melanocytes give rise to the pigment melanin, which is responsible for skin color. Where can the melanocytes be found?

Because thin skin and lack of subcutaneous fat predisposes the older adult to pressure injuries, the nurse alters the care plan to include turning the bedfast patient how often?

Which is the term for an infection of a hair follicle?

What age of onset of alcohol consumption is most predictive of alcohol addiction?

A patient is frequently late for appointments because he goes back to his room numerous times to assure himself that none of his belongings have been stolen. What does this behavior represent?

The home health nurse assessing skin lesions uses the PQRST mnemonic as a guide. What does the S in this guide indicate?

Which patient statement indicates that more teaching is needed regarding antibiotic therapy for the treatment of cellulitis?