Assistive devices are used to
A) help the staff in ambulating the patient.
B) compensate for problems the patient has with walking.
C) keep the patient from walking too fast, which may cause a fall.
D) prevent back injuries in health care workers.
B
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A student nurses asks the nursing instructor why an infant's skin appears reddened. Which response by the nursing instructor is most appropriate?
1) "The infant's skin color is caused by an excessive breakdown of erythrocytes." 2) "The infant's skin color is caused by increased lipid levels." 3) "The infant's skin color is caused by diminished peripheral circulation." 4) "The infant's skin color is caused by lower amounts of subcutaneous tissue."
Which of the following would be categorized under both primary and tertiary prevention?
1. Emergency shelter housing 2. Physical/mental health services 3. Targeted case management 4. Needle exchange program
A nursing student has had interactions with members of numerous different cultures during clinical rotations
The student has learned about the importance of cultural congruence in class and can apply this principle during client interactions by: A) Teaching clients to be objective and appropriately critical of their culture B) Asking clients to think about ways that their culture has influenced their health C) Reflecting on the positive and negative aspects of the culture in which the student grew up D) Communicating messages of affirmation regarding clients and their individual cultures
The physician has prescribed epoetin alfa (Epogen) for the client. What is the priority assessment by the nurse?
1. The client's blood pressure 2. The client's report of a headache, indicating a stroke 3. The client's ability to use the proper injection techniques for self-administration 4. The client's hemoglobin and hematocrit levels