On the Admission Assessment of a Resident to a Long-Term

question 15

Short Answer

On the admission assessment of a resident to a long-term care facility, the nurse notes a painless area on the patient's coccyx that has partial skin loss. The nurse would record this as a stage _____ pressure ulcer.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Resources

The mental capabilities and assets available to an individual for performing cognitive tasks.

Dieting

The practice of eating in a regulated manner to achieve or maintain a specific body weight.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration.

Self-Regulation

The ability to manage one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in accordance with long-term goals.