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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?

Which type of malignant skin lesion has the poorest prognosis?

What is the systemic antiviral drug used to treat herpes zoster?

The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a partial-thickness burn to the face. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is at the scene of a fire caring for a patient with a thermal burn on the face, chest, and abdomen. What action should receive first priority?