The nurse in an urgent care clinic is preparing to remove skin sutures from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

What pressure-reducing technique will have the greatest effect on decreasing the client’s risk for skin breakdown?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a large surgical wound healing by secondary intention. The nurse should recommend a diet high in protein and which of the following nutrients?

What stage pressure wound is characterized by a shallow crater/blister with a red/pink wound bed and no sloughing?

The nurse is placing a simple mask on a client exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. What is the minimum oxygen flow rate with a simple mask to prevent carbon dioxide buildup?

 The nurse is instructing a post operative client on the importance of coughing and deep breathing to prevent alveoli collapse. What are two complications that result from hypoperfusion of the lungs?

Your client has a large abdominal wound with copious drainage and many layers of gauze 4X4s in the dressing. The client develops a skin rash to the tape due to frequent dressing changes. What might you recommend for this client?

The nurse’s priority concern when monitoring the oxygen delivery system on a client is what?

A Code Blue was called to room 104, the client was not breathing. What equipment does the nurse need to provide artificial ventilation in an emergency situation?

A nurse documents a paralyzed client’s right heel ulcer as stage 3 pressure wound. Which statement describes a stage 3 pressure wound?