A nurse working in a rehabilitation facility has a physician's prescription to contact other therapists as required by patient need. A patient has started to have difficulty with bathing and grooming
Which therapist should the nurse contact to assist the patient to regain these skills?
a. Physical therapist
b. Occupational therapist
c. Speech-language pathologist
d. Respiratory therapist
B
Occupational therapists help patients to regain and maintain function and independence with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and grooming.
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1. take the rubber mat out of the shower. 2. install a grab rail in the bath, shower, and by the toilet. 3. avoid rubber-soled shoes. 4. avoid exercise.
The nurse is scheduling a patient for an external cephalic version (ECV). Which finding in the patient's chart requires immediate intervention?
1. "Multip, transverse lie." 2. "Primip, frank breech ballotable." 3. "Multip, 32 weeks, complete breech." 4. "Primip, failed ECV last week."
A nurse has been asked to present health promotion information at a community clinic whose clients are primarily non-Hispanic Black women. After review of health disparity and inequality statistics the nurse chooses to include information about which disorders? Select all that apply.
A. Stroke B. Coronary artery disease C. Diabetes D. Illicit drug use E. Prenatal care
What is the most common reason people contact healthcare providers?
A) Sleeplessness B) Infectious disease C) Anxiety D) Pain