The nurse is caring for a 60-year-old male with congenital spinal stenosis, who is diagnosed acute herniated disc. Which of the following conditions is most likely to occur as a result of the patient’s condition?
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The nurse is changing the dressing of a patient with a stage IV pressure injury. Upon removal of the gauze dressing, the nurse notes the wound bed appears dry. The wound bed is clear of slough or eschar. The nurse cleans and measures the wound. Which of the following is the best wound care strategy for this patient?
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Upon assessment of the patient with a chest tube, the nurse notes intermittent bubbling in the water-seal chamber that follow the patient’s respirations. During rounds the provider instructs the nurse to clamp the chest tube in preparation for removal later in the day. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
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- Difficulty: 8
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