ATI RN · ATI Fundamentals · Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions
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The provider has ordered fluid administration for a pediatric client with pneumonia. The client weighs 81.6 lb (37 kg). The nurse should expect to administer ________ mL of fluid per day for this client.
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Correct Answer: 1840 mL/day.
The nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized for cellulitis of the foot. Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse use to plan this client's care? Select the one that does not apply
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Correct Answer: Social Isolation related to skin infection
An older adult patient with a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on the lower arm has a Mohs procedure in the dermatology clinic. Which nursing action will be included in the postoperative plan of care?
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Correct Answer: Teach the use of cold packs to reduce bruising and swelling.
When patients are pulled up in bed rather than lifted, they are at increased risk for the development of a decubitus ulcer. What is the name given to the factor responsible for this risk?
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Correct Answer: shearing force
Which assessment charting indicates that the wound is healing by primary intention?
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Correct Answer: The 4-inch incision edges are well approximated with intact sutures
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