You are working on a surgical service in a large acute-care hospital. Your next patient has a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in his sputum. You are going to help him to transfer to the bedside chair for a bath. You observe that he has several small skin tears and that he is coughing intermittently. Which of the following personal protective equipment is most appropriate for this situation?

A bed of granulation gradually forms over the surface during what stage of the healing process.

___________ is a padded table with a foot plate and straps that can be utilized to prevent development of osteoporosis.

When selecting an assistive gait device, it is important to remember that the purpose of the device is to minimize the immobilizing effects of a pt.’s condition. Which statement best summarizes how this selection is made?

Match the following with the appropriate normal lab values.

All of the following are phases of wound healing except.

When guarding a patient on steps, which of the following statements is true?

The nurse is reviewing the literature about the drug Raloxifene that was ordered for the patient with post menopausal osteoporosis. The nurse would question the order if the patient has a history of which of the following in her history?

The nurse is reviewing risk factors for osteoporosis to a group of post menopausal women.  Which of the following are risk factors for this disease? Select all that apply.

The patient is recovering from extensive thoracic surgery and is  taking Morphine sulfate when needed for moderate to severe pain.   Which of the following should the nurse recommend to the patient to take that will prevent constipation and keep the stool soft?