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Davideckstein7

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The nurse is preparing to cleanse a pressure ulcer over the sacrum of a client. Which solution should the nurse chose?
 
  1. Hydrogen peroxide
  2. Povidone-iodine (Betadine)
  3. Normal saline solution
  4. Dakin's solution

Question 2

An older client is diagnosed with herpes zoster. For which additional health problems should the nurse assess this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Diagnosed with HIV
  2. Taking steroid medication
  3. Being treated for renal failure
  4. Being treated with radiation for cancer
  5. Being treated with chemotherapy for cancer



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Hydrogen peroxide may be used for cleansing of infected wounds, but needs to be followed with saline cleansing to remove any irritating chemicals harmful to the tissue.
2. Betadine may be used for cleansing of infected wounds, but needs to be followed with saline cleansing to remove any irritating chemicals harmful to the tissue.
3. Normal saline is an isotonic solution equal to the tonicity of body fluids and is used for cleansing wounds.
4. Dakin's solution is used when specifically ordered to change the pH of the wound environment.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5

1. Herpes zoster is more prevalent in people who are immunocompromised from HIV.
2. Herpes zoster most often occurs when the patient is immunosuppressed.
3. Herpes zoster is not associated with treatment for renal failure.
4. Herpes zoster is more prevalent in people receiving radiation.
5. Herpes zoster is more prevalent in people receiving chemotherapy.




Davideckstein7

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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