A client who is receiving chemotherapy is admitted with widespread herpes simplex lesions of the oral mucosa and lips. The admission assessment data includes a marked recent decrease in oral intake, level 9-10 burning oral pain (0-10 pain scale), and statements by the client indicating emotional distress about the appearance of the lesions. Based on this information, which of these nursing diagnoses is of highest priority?

A client who is receiving chemotherapy is admitted with widespread herpes simplex lesions of the oral mucosa and lips. The admission assessment data includes a marked recent decrease in oral intake, level 9-10 burning oral pain (0-10 pain scale), and statements by the client indicating emotional distress about the appearance of the lesions. Based on this information, which of these nursing diagnoses is of highest priority?

A client is admitted to the floor and has symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as immobility due to a fractured femur. Which of the following are risk factors for pressure ulcers in this client?

A client is being discharged from the hospital and states that they are planning to get a body piercing in the navel within the next month. The client asks the nurse if she knows the healing time associated with such a procedure. The nurse investigates the answer and answers the client’s question by stating which of the following?

A client has experienced a fourth degree burn. What depth of skin and tissue involvement is present with a fourth degree burn?

What characteristic is commonly seen with dysplastic nevus syndrome?