When a patient uses a cane with a two-point gait, the
A) cane and the strong leg move at the same time.
B) cane and the weak leg move at the same time.
C) strong leg always moves first.
D) patient holds the cane in the weak hand.
B
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An adult patient with long-standing obesity has been deemed an appropriate candidate for treatment with phentermine. When teaching the patient to safely and effectively administer the drug, the nurse should convey what message to the patient?
A) Take phentermine with food, preferably at mealtimes. B) Take the medication on an empty stomach. C) Take the medication 15 minutes after meals to reduce fat absorption. D) Take an increased dose of phentermine if a large meal is anticipated.
A client with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome will be admitted to the medical unit. Which intervention does the nurse include in the client's nursing plan of care?
a. Performing a urine test for ketones every morning before breakfast b. Performing perineal care and applying a moisture barrier twice daily c. Assessing the abdomen for fluid wave and shifting dullness every 8 hours d. Keeping 2 units of packed red blood cells on hold at all times
One basic criterion is that the research question being addressed or the hypothesis being tested across studies should be very similar
A) True B) False
A nurse is assigned to assist a client with a warm foot soak. What is the usual length of time that the nurse should leave the client in a warm foot soak?
A) 5 to 10 minutes B) 10 to 15 minutes C) 15 to 20 minutes D) 20 to 25 minutes