A 44-year-old woman has been admitted to the medical unit because of a recent exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following nursing actions should be prioritized in this patient's care?
A) Implement universal infection control precautions.
B) Reorient the patient to time and place during interactions.
C) Institute measures to reduce the patient's risk of falls.
D) Provide a liquid diet.
C
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a. Use a qualified interpreter. b. Ask family members to translate. c. Use drawings and pictures. d. Speak in simple sentences.
Social media tools include: (Select all that apply.)
a. social networks and microblogging. b. wikis and blogs. c. desktop computers. d. video and picture sharing.
Drug-induced teratogenesis is most likely to occur:
a. during the first trimester of pregnancy. b. during the second trimester of pregnancy. c. during the third trimester of pregnancy. d. during labor and delivery.
The nurse assesses the client receiving mechanical ventilation. Which does the nurse use to continue with the nursing plan of care?
1. PaO2 96 mm Hg 2. Sternal retractions 3. Bilateral tactile fremitus 4. Subcutaneous emphysema