The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Patient Who Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older patient who has a healed, sacral pressure ulcer. What would the nurse include in teaching about this new tissue growth?

• A) "Your sacral area will heal faster if reinjured."
• B) "Your skin will break down faster if your sacrum is reinjured."
• C) "You may have a loss of feeling in the old, pressure ulcer area."
• D) "You are more at risk for infection in the sacral area."

---

Definitions:

Hallucinogen Ingestion

The act of consuming substances that induce hallucinations, altering one's perceptions, thoughts, and emotions.

Schizophrenic Episode

A period of intense symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech or behavior.

Peer Assistance Program

A support system where individuals offer mutual help and guidance to each other, often in professional contexts or around specific issues.

Controlled Substances

Drugs or chemicals whose manufacture, possession, and use are regulated by a government, such as prescription medications, illicit drugs, and certain chemicals.