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Title: Which of the following are signs of Vincent angina? (Select all that apply.)
Post by: buckham123 on Mar 8, 2018
Which of the following are signs of Vincent angina? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. An advanced state of malnutrition
  b. Enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes
  c. Epistaxis
  d. Dysphagia
  e. A discolored tongue

Question 2

What are causes of pruritus in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. A reduction of sebaceous gland function
  b. A reduction in the amount of perspiration
  c. Excessive bathing
  d. Use of emollients
  e. Environmental conditions

Question 3

What is the purpose of the hydrocolloid dressing applied to a clean stage II pressure ulcer? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Dbride the ulcer
  b. Prevent shear force trauma
  c. Absorb the exudate
  d. Harden eschar
  e. Make an air-occlusive seal

Question 4

When performing a skin assessment for pressure ulcers on an older man who is bedridden and prefers to lie on his right side, the nurse will pay special attention to the __________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. right ear
  b. lateral edge of the right foot
  c. sacrum
  d. medial edge of the left foot
  e. right scapula

Question 5

What factors make the older adult more susceptible to pressure ulcers? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The epidermal layer has thickened
  b. Subcutaneous fat has diminished
  c. Bruising is prevalent
  d. Skin receptor cells have reduced in sensitivity
  e. The skin is dry and scaly

Question 6

The male patient who has been on long-term antibiotic therapy inquires what may have caused his thrush. What is the most informative response of the nurse?
 
  a. A vitamin A deficiency
  b. Long-term antibiotic therapy has destroyed the normal flora of his mouth
  c. An allergy to the antibiotic
  d. Oral hygiene has been inadequate


Title: Which of the following are signs of Vincent angina? (Select all that apply.)
Post by: snowflake1812 on Mar 8, 2018
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