The patient presents to the emergency department following an incident in which he sustained burns to his hands and forearms. The patient responds, “I don’t understand what everyone is concerned about – it doesn’t even hurt that bad.” Upon assessment, the nurse notes the entirety of the dermis has been destroyed and the wound base appears beefy red. The nurse anticipates the patient will be diagnosed with which type of burn?
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The nurse is assessing the skin of a patient who uses a wheelchair for mobility. The nurse notes an area over the patient’s left ischium that is shiny and pinkish-red with a serous exudate. The area measures 5 cm x 4 cm and depth of the wound is insignificant. Which of the following terms is the most appropriate for the nurse to use when documenting this finding?
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Which term is used to denote a weak, thready pulse?
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