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mynx

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse is assessing a wound that involves the epidermis and part of the dermis. This is classified as what type of wound?
 
  a. superficial c. partial thickness
  b. deep superficial d. full thickness

Question 2

In arterial blood gas values, a PaO2 less than 60 mm Hg means:
 
  1. normal respiration.
  2. respiratory arrest.
  3. respiratory failure.
  4. hypoxemia.


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gcook

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

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Partial thickness wounds involve partial loss of the skin layers but do not involve the deeper tissues. Full thickness wounds involve total loss of the epidermis and the dermis with extension into the subcutaneous tissue and possibly the muscle.

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mynx

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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