After comparing the following support surfaces, the nurse realizes that an extremely obese patient should benefit from the use of a(n):
a. bariatric bed.
b. foam mattress.
c. water mattress.
d. air-fluidized bed.
A
A valuable resource in the care of the morbidly obese patient (a person who weighs more than 100 lb above ideal weight) is the bariatric bed, which provides a safe, adaptable surface. The foam or water mattress and the air-fluidized bed are not designed specifically for the obese patient.
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A) The cycle of depolarization and repolarization B) The time it takes from the firing of the SA node to the contraction of the ventricles C) The time between the contraction of the atria and the contraction of the ventricles D) The cycle of the firing of the AV node and the contraction of the myocardium
The nurse is helping to identify a client's defense mechanisms. These mechanisms:
a. are universal. b. indicate pathology when used. c. operate at the conscious level. d. should be avoided by people.
An example of managed care is
a. Medicare b. Medicaid c. Medical savings accounts d. Health maintenance organizations
Alcohol, cigarettes, and _________ are called gateway drugs because their use is often believed to lead to the use of other stronger drugs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).