When weighing a patient on a wheelchair scale,
A) walk the patient up the ramp, then transfer to the chair.
B) lock the wheels when the patient is on the scale.
C) lock the ramp in the closed position when weighing the patient.
D) transfer the patient to the sling on the scale.
B
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When stressors evoke an ineffective response in a person, what is the result?
a. anxiety c. distress b. catharsis d. eustress
A nurse is starting an intravenous line in a patient being treated for a head injury. Suddenly the patient extends his legs and demonstrates extreme plantar flexion. What action should be taken by the nurse?
1. Document the presence of decorticate posturing. 2. Immediately stop the attempt at intravenous insertion and obtain a blood pressure reading. 3. Assess the position of the patient's arms. 4. Administer intravenous sedation as quickly as possible after access is obtained.
A client is scheduled for a below-the-knee amputation for treatment of chronic infected arterial ulcers and leg pain. The client seems calm, and even happy. The nurse should respond to this client based on understanding that the client
a. cannot cope effectively with a life-altering procedure. b. is experiencing dysfunctional grieving for the leg. c. may prefer an amputation to living with chronic pain. d. might have cognitive defects preventing full understanding.