After Receiving a Change-Of-Shift Report,which Patient Should the Nurse Assess

question 16

Multiple Choice

After receiving a change-of-shift report,which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A)The patient who has multiple leg wounds with eschar to be debrided
• B)The patient receiving chemotherapy who has a temperature of 102° F
• C)The patient who requires analgesics before a scheduled dressing change
• D)The newly admitted patient with a stage IV pressure ulcer on the coccyx

Understand the concepts of reduction and oxidation in chemical reactions.

Recognize common compounds and their old or common names.

Explain the concept of buffering and how buffers work.

Identify the products of neutralization reactions.

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