A Client Comes to the Emergency Department with Major Burns

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client comes to the emergency department with major burns over 40% of his body. Although all of the following are true, which one would provide the rationale for a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Infection?

• A) Stress may adversely affect normal defense mechanisms.
• B) White blood cells provide resistance to certain pathogens.
• C) Intact skin and mucous membranes protect against microbial invasion.
• D) Age, race, sex, and hereditary factors influence susceptibility to infection.

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Definitions:

Reversing Entries

Entries made in accounting to reverse or cancel out adjusting entries made at the end of a reporting period, often used to simplify recordkeeping.

External Transactions

Financial transactions between a business and an outside party, which can include buying from or selling to another company.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders as dividends, but rather kept by the company for reinvestment in its operations or to pay debt.

Closing Process

The accounting procedures used to close out business accounts at the end of an accounting period.