The nurse, planning care for several clients, would identify which client has the greatest risk for developing a pressure ulcer?
a. A 45-year-old client admitted for spinal surgery
b. A 65-year-old client who resides in a nursing home due to chronic confusion, but is ambulatory
c. An 80-year-old client with a fractured hip who cannot turn self in bed
d. A 65-year-old client admitted to the hospital for observation due to a head injury
Question 2
A client is admitted to the hospital with a wound that is itchy and is draining, irritating the surrounding skin. During the initial assessment,
the nurse notes that the skin around the wound is red, swollen, and broken. Which would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
a. Impaired skin integrity related to moisture and irritation
b. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to pruritis
c. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to redness
d. Impaired skin integrity related to immobility
A parish nurse checks the blood pressure of a church member
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
Health care - patient-centered
Identify the Main Term
Dads day-to-day care of their babies
Cumulative risk framework