When the Nurse Discovers a Reddened Area Over a Patient's

question 28

Multiple Choice

When the nurse discovers a reddened area over a patient's hip,the first intervention should be to:

• A) cover the area with an occlusive dressing.
• B) apply mild ointment with a cotton-tipped applicator.
• C) press the area gently to assess for blanching.
• D) rub gently to increase circulation.

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Definitions:

Siblings

Individuals that share one or both biological parents.

Crossing-Over

The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, resulting in genetic recombination and variety in offspring.

Variation

The occurrence of differences among individuals within a population due to genetic diversity or environmental factors, leading to evolutionary adaptations.

Sister Chromosomes

Identically replicated chromosomes, paired and connected by a centromere, originating from the same chromosome during cell division.