You have just received change-of-shift report for the burn unit. Which client should you assess first?

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You have just received change-of-shift report for the burn unit. Which client should you assess first?

A. A client with deep partial-thickness burns on both legs who is complaining of severe and continuous leg pain B. A client who has just arrived from the emergency department with facial burns associated with a house fire C. A client who has just been transferred from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) after having skin grafts applied to the anterior chest D. A client admitted 3 weeks ago with full-thickness leg and buttock burns who has been waiting for 3 hours to receive discharge teaching

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

An outpatient seen in the clinic for follow-up after being diagnosed with contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy has been taking prednisone (Deltasone) 30 mg daily. You evaluate the client for adverse medication effects. Which information is of most concern?

A. The client's blood glucose is 136 mg/dL. B. The client states, 'I am eating all the time.' C. The client complains of epigastric pain. D. The client's blood pressure is 148/84.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

During the routine nail assessment of a client, the nurse notices that the angle between the nail base and the skin is greater than 160Â°. What does this finding indicate?

A. Poor circulation B. Iron deficiency anemia C. Long-standing cardiopulmonary disease D. Fungal infection

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A client is using acne preparations containing benzoyl peroxide. What instruction should the nurse give to the client to prevent fabric discoloration?

A. A thorough washing of the hands B. A thorough bath after the medication C. Wear disposable clothes D. Wear disposable plastic gloves

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following instructions, meant to minimize the risk of scarring, should a nurse give a client with burns who has undergone skin grafting?

A. Wear thick clothes. B. Apply sunscreen with a high SPF when outdoors. C. Avoid use of topical gels. D. Avoid cold water baths.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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