This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Anemia predisposes a client to pressure ulcers as a result of: A. Increased sedation B. ... (Read 87 times)

berenicecastro

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 581
on: Jul 24, 2018
Anemia predisposes a client to pressure ulcers as a result of:
 
  A. Increased sedation
  B. Edematous tissues
  C. Reduced tensile strength
  D. Diminished oxygen to the tissues

Question 2

A priority for the nurse caring for clients in the postanesthesia care unit or recovery room is
 
  A. Inspection of the surgical site
  B. Assessment of circulation
  C. Maintenance of a patent airway
  D. Determination of client discomfort


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

peter

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 330
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
D. Decreased hemoglobin reduces oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and the amount of oxygen available to the tissues, increasing the risk of pressure ulcers.
A. Anemia does not cause increased sedation.
B. Anemia does not cause edematous tissue.
C. Anemia does not cause reduced tensile strength.

Answer to Question 2

C
C. Maintain the ABC's of client care. Airway patent first. Breathing second.
A. Observe condition of dressing and drains for any evidence of bright red blood.
B. Maintain the ABC's of client care. Circulation third.
D. Assess level of pain as client awakens. Provide pain medication as ordered and when vital signs have stabilized.


berenicecastro

  • Member
  • Posts: 581
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

daiying98

  • Member
  • Posts: 354
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates's recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

In 2006, a generic antinausea drug named ondansetron was approved. It is used to stop nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Process Flow Diagram of a Dual-Stage Pressure System Process Flow Diagram of a Dual-Stage Pressure System
Downward movement of the piston lowers the air pressure inside the combustion chamber. The pressure ... Downward movement of the piston lowers the air pressure inside the combustion chamber. The pressure ...
Risk Factors for NSAID-Induced Gastrointestinal Ulcers Risk Factors for NSAID-Induced Gastrointestinal Ulcers
Spinal changes caused by osteoporosis. Use light pressure and gentle stretches only with frail or ... Spinal changes caused by osteoporosis. Use light pressure and gentle stretches only with frail or ...
Thumb petrissage and direct fingertip pressure along iliac crest to muscle attachments. Thumb petrissage and direct fingertip pressure along iliac crest to muscle attachments.
Physics - Density, Pressure, and Pascal's Principle Physics - Density, Pressure, and Pascal's Principle
Video: B cells and antibodies

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library