Author Question: A client is in the emergency department experiencing an electrical burn. The nurse should examine ... (Read 102 times)

colton · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is in the emergency department experiencing an electrical burn. The nurse should examine the client for:

1. yellow skin.
2. blanched skin.
3. entrance and exit burns.
4. a green tinge at the site.

Question 2

A client being treated for pediculosis capitis is concerned about spreading the infestation. How should the nurse explain the spread of this infection?

1. By sharing drinks and eating utensils
2. Through clothing and bed linens
3. Through sexual activity
4. By sharing personal hygiene items

jjorrostieta · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. The skin color will depend on the severity of the electric shock and should be pink-to-red, not yellow.
2. The skin will not be blanched.
3. An electric burn will have a burn at the entrance point. The nurse examines the client for a burn at the exit point as well.
4. Unless the client developed gangrene, which takes time, there should not be a green tinge at the burn site.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. It is not spread through shared drinks or eating utensils.
2. It is not spread through clothing. Pediculosis pubis is spread through bed linens.
3. Pediculosis pubis is spread through sexual activity and bed linens.
4. Pediculosis capitis is transmitted through contact with the infected person or by sharing items used on the head, such as combs and brushes.