While Assessing a Client, a Nurse Finds That the Client's

question 9

Multiple Choice

While assessing a client, a nurse finds that the client's skin has a dry, leathery, and white-colored area near the elbow. The area does not blanche on applying pressure. The nurse also finds that the subcutaneous layer of the client's skin is injured due to a burn. Which information does the nurse provide to the client?

• A) "Burns heal within 3 to 5 days."
• B) "Burns heal within 3 to 5 weeks."
• C) "Burns heal within 10 days to 2 weeks."
• D) "Burns heal within few weeks to months."

Understand essential elements of personal performance goals in the healthcare field.

Understand the steps and processes involved in problem-solving and critical thinking.

Recognize the importance and steps of patient-centered communication, including communicating with difficult or uncooperative patients.

Identify key terms and definitions related to communication, patient advocacy, performance goals, and cultural competencies in a healthcare setting.

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Definitions:

Fish Population

Refers to the number of fish within a specific ecosystem or area, often considered in terms of species diversity and biomass.

Cetacean

Refers to a group of marine mammals that include whales, dolphins, and porpoises, characterized by their fully aquatic lifestyle and large brain size.

Porpoise

A small cetacean of the family Phocoenidae, similar in appearance to a dolphin but with a shorter, rounded snout.

Purple Loosestrife

An invasive plant species with tall spikes of purple flowers, often found in wetlands, affecting native habitats and biodiversity.