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The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient admitted to the emergency department with chemical burns across the chest and hands. Which of the following actions should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

Which of these statements about basal cell carcinoma is true?

The nurse is caring for a patient 3 days following a split-thickness burn injury from a fire. Which of the following best indicates that nursing interventions to promote adequate cardiac output have been effective?

The nurse is caring for a patient in the initial phase of treatment for a partial-thickness burn. The patient has been stabilized, with blood pressure 140/88 mm Hg, pulse 78 beats/min, respirations 22 breaths/min, and temperature 97.4°F (36.3°C). Which new assessment finding should be immediately communicated to the RN or physician?

A nurse who has never had chickenpox is assigned to care for a client with herpes zoster during the draining, open lesions phase of the illness. Which of these statements about this nurse in this situation is true?

The nurse is caring for an immobile patient being treated for diabetes mellitus and a urinary tract infection. What should be included in a plan of care to prevent pressure ulcers in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient with burns covering the entire surface of both arms and the anterior trunk. Approximately what percentage of the patient’s body surface area has been affected?

Which of the following are normal changes associated with aging? (Select all that apply.)

What is the abnormal growth of scar tissue that is more common among African Americans called?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with a large carbuncle on the back of the neck. The physician performs surgical incision and drainage under a local anesthetic and prescribes oral antibiotics and daily dressing changes with topical antibiotic ointment. A prescription for acetaminophen with codeine is also provided. Which of the following statements indicates further teaching is necessary?