When the surgical patient gets up for the first time, he should be permitted to sit up with his legs over the edge of the bed. This is called ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


dangling

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Which questions asked by the nurse are an important part of this client's assessment? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "What sort of coping mechanisms do you usually use?" 2. "Do you consider yourself to be hard-driving, ambitious, and competitive?" 3. "How are things at work for you at present?" 4. "What can you tell me about your relationship with your husband?" 5. "How do you feel about yourself in general?"

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Which of the following observations made by the nurse is most suggestive that a client is having difficulty swallowing?

A) unintentional weight loss B) cheilosis C) drooling D) long furrowed tongue

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A client has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. In order to establish a nurse–client relationship, which of the following steps is most important?

A) Identify the problem B) Begin psychotherapy C) Determine social support D) Lower the client's anxiety level

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A nurse caring for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) would evaluate the patient carefully for which potential complications? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected

Select all that apply. 1. Myocardial infarction 2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome 3. Pulmonary embolism 4. Pneumonia 5. Cerebral edema

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