A client with pneumonia has a temperature of 102.6F (39.2C), is diaphoretic, and has a productive cough. The nurse should include which of the following measures in the plan of care?
a. position changes every 4 hours
b. nasotracheal suctioning to clear secretions
c. frequent linen changes
d. frequent offering of a bedpan
Answer: c. frequent linen changes
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A. Androgens B. Corticosteroids C. Growth hormone D. Insulin-like growth factor E. Somatostatin
Which of the following aspects of health care could be learned by a developing country from a developed country?
a. Acceptance of illness or disease as a learning experience b. Effective ways to treat chronic disease c. Use of healthy behaviors to prevent illness d. Delivery of primary health care
The father of a child recently diagnosed with developmental delay is very rude and hostile toward the nurses. This father was cooperative during the child's evaluation a month ago
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