Author Question: The nurse is assessing the skin of a client being admitted to the long-term care facility from an ... (Read 161 times)

aabwk4

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 593
The nurse is assessing the skin of a client being admitted to the long-term care facility from an acute care facility. A small blister is noted on the client's right heel. This is documented as:
 
  1. A stage I decubitus ulcer.
  2. A stage II decubitus ulcer.
  3. A stage III decubitus ulcer.
  4. A stage IV decubitus ulcer.

Question 2

The nurse is admitting a 79 year-old client to a long-term care facility, whose daughter is on her way to visit. The nursing care plan might include which of the following: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Risk for Ineffective Individual Coping
  2. Family expresses understanding of problems
  3. Situational transition
  4. Secretions are mobilized
  5. Risk for Impaired Parenting



qytan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: A stage I ulcer is a nonblanchable redness of intact skin.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale: The client may have difficulty adjusting to the new residence.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

qytan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336

 

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library