Family members must make emotional and personal adjustments when a loved one is hospitalized
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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When developing the plan of care for a child with cerebral palsy, which treatment would the nurse least likely expect?
A) Skeletal traction B) Physical therapy C) Orthotics D) Occupational therapy
A turning sheet is positioned
A. lengthwise on the bed. B. under the head and shoulders. C. from the shoulders to below the hips. D. from the waist to the knees.
A 52-year-old patient is scheduled to undergo ileal conduit surgery. When planning this patient's discharge education, what is the most plausible nursing diagnosis that the nurse should address?
A) Impaired mobility related to limitations posed by the ileal conduit B) Deficient knowledge related to care of the ileal conduit C) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to urinary diversion D) Risk for autonomic dysreflexia related to disruption of the sacral plexus
The nurse is caring for a patient who is on strict isolation. Which statement indicates a break in technique?
a. Isolation supplies (gowns, masks, gloves) are placed inside the patient's room. b. The nurse washes her hands before applying cap, gown, and mask. c. Soiled linens are double-bagged. d. When leaving the patient's room, the nurse washes her hands for 10 minutes after removing gloves, mask, gown, and cap.