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The patient has shiny ulcerations on a red base over the medial calf of the right leg. There is quite a bit of fluid drainage. He takes anticoagulants because of recurrent deep vein thrombosis.
 
  He also reports a sedentary lifestyle. How would the nurse classify this chronic wound?
  a. Pressure ulcer
  b. Venous stasis ulcer
  c. Diabetic foot ulcer
  d. Arterial ulcer

Question 2

An adult patient is fully able to detect and respond to pain and discomfort. He has no incontinence or mobility limitations. He is of normal weight and consumes a nutritious diet.
 
  The patient has no problem with rubbing, friction, or shear. What is the Braden score for this patient?
  a. 0
  b. 15
  c. 20
  d. 23


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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