A client is brought to the emergency department from the sit…
A client is brought to the emergency department from the site of a chemical fire, where the client suffered a burn that involves the epidermis, dermis, and the muscle and bone of the right arm. On inspection, the skin appears charred. Based on these assessment findings, what is the depth of the burn on the client’s arm?
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The triage nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who reports pain and swelling in the right lower leg. The client’s pain became much worse last night and appeared along with fever, chills, and sweating. The client states, “I hit my leg on the car door 4 or 5 days ago, and it has been sore ever since.” The client has a history of chronic venous insufficiency. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate for this client?
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A client has been recently diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. The provider instructs the client to follow a regimen of antacid therapy and asks the nurse to provide education to the client regarding the medication. Teaching should include which of the following?
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A triage nurse in the emergency department (ED) receives a phone call from a frantic parent who saw their 4-year-old child tip a pot of boiling water onto themselves. The parent has called an ambulance. What should the nurse in the ED receiving the call instruct the parent to do?
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