Duran us receiving stitches for a wound from a car accident. The doctor gives him the local anesthetic tetracaine. Which describes how tetracaine will work in Duran's body? a. The sodium channels in his nerves will be blocked.
b. The epidural space in his spine will prevent sensation.
c. His nervous system will be shut down.
d. His nerves will send the sensation more slowly.

After 2 weeks jp complains of a painful rash on her back. jp is diagnosed with herpes zoster. what explanation can the nurse give for the occurrence of this new diagnosis?

Mr. smith, a 57-year-old patient, presents at a health fair asking questions about the age-appropriate health maintenance and promotion considerations he should be concerned about. he stated that he only goes to his physician when he is sick and the last time he saw his physician was 2 years ago when he had a sinus infection. a. what further assessment does the nurse need to make before designing a teaching plan? b. what topics does the nurse need to include for mr. smith based on current medical recommendations? c. design a teaching plan that covers the topics.

Ayoung boy, age 2 years, pulled a pot of boiling water over his head, arms, and chest, resulting in a mixed burn to the anterior surface of his head and arms, chest, and feet. 1. discuss the factors that determine the classification of the types of burns and determine what type(s) this victim probably has. 2. discuss how the physicians in the emergency room will determine the percentage of the body that may be burned and what special considerations may be involved when evaluating a child. 3. discuss the additional effects associated with burns and the treatments involved, which include shock, pain, electrolyte and fluid imbalances, respiratory complications, infection, metabolic problems, and anemia. 4. discuss the actions to promote the healing of burns. specifically address the problems that may be associated with scarring and the effects of growth that this 2-year-old may experience.