Solid ____________________ support improves positioning and keeps the patient from sliding forward in the wheelchair.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
foot
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Nurse Y is providing care for a male patient who is in the late stages of vascular dementia. The nurse is in the habit of reminding the patient who he is, where he is, and what month and year it is when interacting with him
How is nurse Y's action best understood? A) Reorientation is ineffective with patients diagnosed with dementias. B) Reorientation serves only to remind patients with dementia of their cognitive losses, so it is best avoided. C) Reorientation can be a useful intervention when used appropriately. D) Reorientation does not slow the progression of cognitive losses and is thus unwarranted.
A pregnant client complains of increased vaginal discharge. What additional information does the nurse need to obtain from the client?
a. Time of day the discharge seems to be the greatest b. Pattern of fetal activity c. Last time the client had a bowel movement d. Presence of burning with urination
Asking a patient to give the meaning of the proverb "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" will assist a nurse in assessing the patient's:
a. short-term memory. b. orientation to reality. c. emotional intelligence. d. ability to think abstractly.
The purpose of the institutional review board is to:
A) ensure that the research protects its subjects' rights B) compare the risk-benefit ratio of the research study C) hold hearings on the ethical process of research D) protect the fiscal resources of the institution