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The nurse is caring for a darkly pigmented patient who is immobile and needs turning every 2 hours. While turning the patient, to what should the nurse who is performing the assessment pay particular attention?
 
  a. Edema in the sacrum
  b. Skin texture
  c. Skin temperature
  d. Pallor or mottling of the skin

Question 2

A person experiences an actual _________ when an object or a person can no longer be felt, heard, or experienced.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Darkly pigmented skin does not always have visible blanching. Its color differs from that of surrounding skin. Skin temperature changes may be an important early indicator of a stage I pressure ulcer. Edema is not an initial indication of a pressure ulcer. Do not massage any reddened or discolored pressure points. Areas of nonblanchable erythema or discolored areas may indicate that deeper tissue damage is present. Massage in this area may worsen the inflammation by further damaging underlying damaged blood vessels. Pallor or mottling will be difficult or impossible to see in a patient with darkly pigmented skin.

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A person experiences an actual loss when an object or a person can no longer be felt, heard, or experienced. Examples include the loss of a person, a body part, or a home.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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