The nurse is caring for a client who has just had implantation of an automatic internal cardioverter-defibrillator. The nurse should assess which item based on priority?

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who has just had implantation of an automatic internal cardioverter-defibrillator. The nurse should assess which item based on priority?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ensuring the device is active and correctly programmed is critical for life-saving function.

Question 2 of 5

A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of the body surface area. When would the greatest fluid loss resulting from the burns occur?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In a burn injury, usually the greatest fluid loss occurs within the first 12 hours.

Question 3 of 5

The school nurse recognizes the signs of scabies when a child presents with:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Scabies is manifested by brown threadlike lines on the body, especially the hands, anus, and body folds. Pruritus is severe.

Question 4 of 5

What is the primary purpose of a whirlpool bath given to the patient with a stage III pressure ulcer?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The whirlpool acts as a type of debridement. It gets rid of the necrotic debris and stimulates granulation tissue growth.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse describes common complications that burn patients may experience. Which description best fits hypovolemia?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hypovolemia occurs due to loss of fluid from the vascular space in burn patients.

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