When Evaluating a Patient,the Nurse Observes an Unexpected Outcome of Treatment

question 6

Multiple Choice

When evaluating a patient,the nurse observes an unexpected outcome of treatment when the surrounding skin of an ulcer becomes macerated.The nurse should:

• A)obtain a wound culture.
• B)apply pressure-reducing devices.
• C)use dressings with increased moisture absorption.
• D)monitor the patient for systemic signs and symptoms.

Recognize appropriate methods for measuring respiration, pulse, and heart rate.

Know the correct procedure for taking blood pressure, including understanding Korotkoff sounds.

Understand how to accurately measure weight and height for adults and toddlers.

Identify the locations of different pulse points on the body.

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