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The nurse is assisting with the care of an older adult patient who is hospitalized for second-degree burns of the legs and feet acquired when hot oil spilled on him. Which factor is most concerning regarding the patient's recovery?
The nurse is assisting with the care of an older adult patient who is hospitalized for second-degree burns of the legs and feet acquired when hot oil spilled on him. Which factor is most concerning regarding the patient's recovery?
The nurse is providing care for a patient with burns covering the entire surface of one arm and the posterior trunk. Approximately what percentage of the patient's body surface area has been affected?
The nurse is providing care for a patient with burns covering the entire surface of one arm and the posterior trunk. Approximately what percentage of the patient's body surface area has been affected?
The nurse is providing care for a patient in the emergent stage of treatment for a partial-thickness burn. The patient has been stabilized, with blood pressure(BP) 140/88 mm Hg, pulse 78 beats/minute, respirations 22 breaths/minute, and temperature 97.4 F(36.3 C) orally. Which new finding should the nurse immediately communicate to the health-care provider(HCP)?
The nurse is providing care for a patient in the emergent stage of treatment for a partial-thickness burn. The patient has been stabilized, with blood pressure(BP) 140/88 mm Hg, pulse 78 beats/minute, respirations 22 breaths/minute, and temperature 97.4 F(36.3 C) orally. Which new finding should the nurse immediately communicate to the health-care provider(HCP)?
A child is brought to the emergency department with burns from hot liquid pulled from the stove. Which information is most important for the nurse to acquire from the accompanying adult?
A child is brought to the emergency department with burns from hot liquid pulled from the stove. Which information is most important for the nurse to acquire from the accompanying adult?
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The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse(LPN/LVN)is receiving fluid replacement after being burned on 37% of the body. Nursing assessment reveals a BP of 80/60 mm Hg, pulse of 120 beats/minute, and urine output of 10 mL over the past hour. What should the LPN/LVN anticipate will occur as a result?
The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse(LPN/LVN)is receiving fluid replacement after being burned on 37% of the body. Nursing assessment reveals a BP of 80/60 mm Hg, pulse of 120 beats/minute, and urine output of 10 mL over the past hour. What should the LPN/LVN anticipate will occur as a result?
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The nurse is providing care for a patient who received synthetic dressings over partial-thickness burns. Which comment by the patient is concerning?
The nurse is providing care for a patient who received synthetic dressings over partial-thickness burns. Which comment by the patient is concerning?
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The nurse is providing care for a patient admitted to the burn unit with burns to 15% of the body. After 3 days, the nurse notes that the patient's temperature is newly elevated to 100.2 F, and the patient exhibits new-onset agitation and confusion. Which action should te nurse take first?
The nurse is providing care for a patient admitted to the burn unit with burns to 15% of the body. After 3 days, the nurse notes that the patient's temperature is newly elevated to 100.2 F, and the patient exhibits new-onset agitation and confusion. Which action should te nurse take first?
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The nurse is assisting in the care of a patient with a circumferential burn to the leg. The HCP determines that an escharotomy is necessary. What is the nurse's priority action?
The nurse is assisting in the care of a patient with a circumferential burn to the leg. The HCP determines that an escharotomy is necessary. What is the nurse's priority action?
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The nurse notes that a patient with full-thickness burns has an increase in hematocrit level. What is the cause for this change?
The nurse notes that a patient with full-thickness burns has an increase in hematocrit level. What is the cause for this change?
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The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient with second-degree burns to 35% of the body. Five hours after the burn occurs, the HCP prescribes nasogastric(NG)enteral feedings. For which reason does the nurse understand the value of the NG feeding and the importance of the timeframe?
The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient with second-degree burns to 35% of the body. Five hours after the burn occurs, the HCP prescribes nasogastric(NG)enteral feedings. For which reason does the nurse understand the value of the NG feeding and the importance of the timeframe?
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The nurse is working on the rehabilitation unit in a burn facility. The nurse has been reinforcing the importance of returning the patient to an optimal level of physical functioning. Which statement by the patient is concerning?
The nurse is working on the rehabilitation unit in a burn facility. The nurse has been reinforcing the importance of returning the patient to an optimal level of physical functioning. Which statement by the patient is concerning?
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A patient receives extensive burns to the face, chest, and hands from a random act of violence. The patient states, "I was doing so well, but I will never fit in again with my family, friends, or coworkers." What collaborative referral should the nurse inquire about?
A patient receives extensive burns to the face, chest, and hands from a random act of violence. The patient states, "I was doing so well, but I will never fit in again with my family, friends, or coworkers." What collaborative referral should the nurse inquire about?
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The nurse on a burn rehabilitation unit presents information from researching the topic should be included?
The nurse on a burn rehabilitation unit presents information from researching the topic should be included?
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The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient admitted to the emergency department with chemical burns across the chest and hands. Which actions are included in the plan of care?(Select all that apply)
The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient admitted to the emergency department with chemical burns across the chest and hands. Which actions are included in the plan of care?(Select all that apply)
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The nurse is preparing a patient with 46% total body surface area burned for graft placement. Which anatomical locations does the nurse expect to have a lower rate of graft success than other areas of the body?
The nurse is preparing a patient with 46% total body surface area burned for graft placement. Which anatomical locations does the nurse expect to have a lower rate of graft success than other areas of the body?
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