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Question 1 of 5

Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) when caring for the female client experiencing acute pain?

A. Take the pain medication to the room.

B. Apply an ice pack to the site of pain.

C. Check on the client 30 minutes after she takes the pain medication.

D. Observe the client's ability to use the PCA.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Apply an ice pack to the site of pain.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following assessment data requires the most immediate further assessment or intervention?

A. Bluish color around the lips and earlobes

B. Yellow color of the skin and sclera

C. Bilateral erythema of the face and neck

D. Dark brown spotting on the chest and back

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bluish color around the lips and earlobes

Question 3 of 5

The nurse instructs a patient on care required after a punch biopsy. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

A. I should avoid showering for several days.

B. I should change the bandage on the site once a day.

C. I should call the doctor if there is any blood on the dressing.

D. I should call the doctor if the site is not healed in a few days.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I should change the bandage on the site once a day.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is teaching a community parent group about signs and symptoms of Lyme disease. Which statements does the nurse include?(Select all that apply.)

A. Bulls-eye rash is seen in the early stage of the disease.

B. Fatigue and headache frequently occur in the early stage.

C. Inability to bear weight is often seen in the late disease phase.

D. Lyme disease manifests 3-30 days after a tick bite.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Lyme disease manifests 3-30 days after a tick bite.

Question 5 of 5

The skin of older people become loose and wrinkled because

A. Stratum germinativum becomes more active

B. Elasticity of dermis decreases

C. Stratum corneum becomes more thick

D. Poorly supply of blood to the skin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Elasticity of dermis decreases

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