The Nurse Explains That an Air-Fluidized Mattress Would Not Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains that an air-fluidized mattress would not be advocated for the patient with:

• A) a spinal cord injury.
• B) recurrent pressure ulcers.
• C) burns that have been newly grafted.
• D) severe arthritis.

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Definitions:

Lower Uterus

The inferior portion of the uterus, which narrows to form the cervical canal leading to the vagina.

Developing Fetus

A term referring to an unborn offspring during the period between embryonic development and birth, highlighting its ongoing growth and development stages.

Injury

Physical harm or damage to the body caused by an external force.

Dilation And Curettage

A surgical procedure involving the dilation of the cervix and scraping or suctioning of the uterine lining, often performed after a miscarriage or for diagnostic purposes.