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A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has been taking corticosteroids for 11 months. Which nursing action is most likely to detect early signs of infection in this patient?

a. Monitor white blood cell count.
b. Check the skin for areas of redness.
c. Check the temperature every 2 hours.
d. Ask about fatigue or feelings of malaise.

Question 2

A patient has an open surgical wound on the abdomen that contains deep pink granulation tissue. How would the nurse document this wound?

a. Red wound
b. Yellow wound
c. Full-thickness wound
d. Stage III pressure ulcer

Question 3

A patient's 4 3-cm leg wound has a 0.4 cm black area in the center of the wound surrounded by yellow-green semiliquid material. Which dressing should the nurse apply to the wound?

a. Dry gauze dressing (Kerlix)
b. Nonadherent dressing (Xeroform)
c. Hydrocolloid dressing (DuoDerm)
d. Transparent film dressing (Tegaderm)

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