A nurse is admitting a client with severe burns. The nurse uses the rule of nines to estimate the percentage of total body surface area affected by burns. Which of the following statements accurately describes the rule of nines?

Which of the following factors increases the risk for infection in burn patients?

The nurse is reviewing the care plan with the dietician or nutritionist for a burn client. The nurse knows which of the following factors contribute to the increased metabolic demands in burn patients?

The nurse in a high school clinic is aware of an unusually high incidences of cold sores among the student population. Which information from the nurse will be the most helpful in controlling the spread of the causative virus, HSV-1?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is receiving fluid replacement after being burned on 37 percent of the body. Nursing assessment reveals a blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg. pulse of 120 beats/min, and urine output of 10 mL over the past hour. After reporting these findings, which order does the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize for a burn patient with impaired physical mobility?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who sustained superficial partial-thickness and deep partial burns 72 hours ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse at a community center is assisting with a presentation about sun protection to a group of residents. Which of the following responses by the residents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has contact dermatitis of the neck and upper chest. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is preparing to administer liquid mycostatin 600,000 units PO every 8 hr. Available is mycostatin 100,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client that sustained deep partial thickness and full thickness burns over 60% of their body 24 hours ago and is requesting pain medication. The nurse would ensure the medication is administered using which of the following routes to administer the medication?