Exam 43: Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns

The nurse read in the patient's chart that the patient has a stage III pressure ulcer.Which assessment findings are consistent with this stage of ulcer?

The nurse describes common complications that burn patients may experience.Match the burn complication with the description that best fits it. -Increased viscosity of blood slowing blood flow to small vessels

The patient with a stage III pressure ulcer that will not heal is horrified about being hooked up to a unit providing voltage stimulus to the wound.The nurse explains that the electrical stimulation will:

An adult male patient enters the emergency department with full- and partial-thickness burns on the entire right leg,front of the right arm,and one half of the front torso.The nurse,using the "rule of nines," assesses the burn as ____%.

A patient with acne rosacea is sensitive about the facial erythema and telangiectases.The nurse recommends that she:

Matching The nurse differentiates the various type of dermatitis.Match each option with the characteristics that best describe it.(Options may be used once, more than once, or not at all.) -Mast cell-stimulated release of histamine

The nurse describes common complications that burn patients may experience.Match the burn complication with the description that best fits it. -Negative nitrogen balance

The nurse describes common complications that burn patients may experience.Match the burn complication with the description that best fits it. -Potassium released from damaged cells

The interventions for a burn patient newly admitted to the emergency department include: (Select all that apply.)

Matching The nurse differentiates the various type of dermatitis.Match each option with the characteristics that best describe it.(Options may be used once, more than once, or not at all.) -Lesions may become ulcerated

The Parkland fluid resuscitation calculation calls for 8000 mL.The burn occurred at noon.The present time is 2:00 PM.The fluid should be set to deliver _____ mL by _____ PM.

Matching The nurse differentiates the various type of dermatitis.Match each option with the characteristics that best describe it.(Options may be used once, more than once, or not at all.) -Erythema and pruritus with scaling associated with phlebitis

The home health nurse gives instructions to a patient in avoiding recurrence of athlete's foot,which includes: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with shingles.The patient has been complaining of constant pain along the sciatic nerve.What intervention by the nurse can best help to provide pain relief?

Matching The nurse differentiates the various type of dermatitis.Match each option with the characteristics that best describe it.(Options may be used once, more than once, or not at all.) -Scaly lesions on scalp,ear canals,and eyebrows

The mother of a 4-year-old child reports concerns about how to completely rid her home of lice.Which response by the patient indicates the need for further instruction?

The nurse explains that the primary purpose of the whirlpool bath given to the patient with a stage III pressure ulcer is to:

Matching The nurse differentiates the various type of dermatitis.Match each option with the characteristics that best describe it.(Options may be used once, more than once, or not at all.) -Rash associated with poison ivy

The nurse is providing education about dietary selections that will promote wound healing.The selection of which menu options should be included? (Select all that apply.)

An 86-year-old resident struck her forearm on a table,causing a category I L-shaped skin tear 6 cm ´ 2 cm.The nurse should: (Select all that apply.)