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When evaluating a client, a nurse observes an unexpected outcome of treatment when the surrounding skin of an ulcer becomes macerated. The nurse should:
 
  A. Obtain a wound culture
  B. Apply pressure-reducing devices
  C. Use dressings with increased moisture absorption
  D. Monitor the client for systemic signs and symptoms

Question 2

MC The PR interval represents the time it takes for the
 
  A. Impulse to begin atrial contraction.
  B. Impulse to traverse the atria to the AV node.
  C. SA node to discharge the impulse to begin atrial depopulation.
  D. Impulse to travel to the ventricles.



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Answer to Question 1

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C. Dressings that increase moisture absorption will result in dryer skin that is less macerated.
A. A wound culture is not indicated for macerated skin.
B. Pressure-reducing devices are not indicated for macerated skin.
D. Macerated skin is a local reaction; the client would not need systemic monitoring.

Answer to Question 2

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