Mr. Captains is recovering from a femoral fracture and is in a cast and in traction. Because he cannot get out of bed or roll side to side, a urinal and ________ are used to assist him with toileting.
A. bedpan
B. fracture pan
C. bedside commode
D. external catheter
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient is admitted with severe facial injuries from a motor vehicle crash. For what should the nurse first assess this patient?
A. Loose teeth or obvious problems with the mouth B. Signs of stridor, cough, or respiratory distress C. Need for suctioning D. Blood pressure
It is acceptable for the nursing assistant to make assumptions about patients based on stereotypes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)