A patient has suffered abrasions to the legs after falling on a moving treadmill. In treating this injury you would be most concerned about:
a. the loss of body heat.
b. the risk of infection.
c. the formation of scar tissue.
d. swelling and bruising.
Question 2
Which of the following assessment findings best indicates that a patient's injury should be classified as an abrasion?
a. Intact skin with ecchymosis noted; patient describes minor pain
b. Jagged breaks in the skin; bleeding moderate but controllable
c. Intact skin with a large accumulation of dark blood underneath
d. Red scrapes involving the outermost layer of skin only
Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
Measuring Patient Height
Symptoms of a patient in shock
Patient wearing an abularm
Recommendations for Treating Hypertension
Lightly squeeze along each finger applying pressure first near the knuckle and then moving along the ...