The most effective way to prevent musculoskeletal injuries when positioning patients is to teach _______________and ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
proper body mechanics, use of patient-handling equipment
use of patient-handling equipment, proper body mechanics
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Why would epidural anesthesia be a good choice for an older adult client who is having total knee replacement surgery?
A. The risk for anaphylaxis is completely eliminated. B. The client will be able to ambulate sooner after surgery. C. Cardiopulmonary complications are reduced with this type of anesthesia. D. This type of anesthesia reduces the potential for blood loss during and after sur-gery.
When making morning rounds, a client with acute leukemia reports having nosebleeds off and on throughout the night. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
A) Determine if client has pain anywhere. B) Report the findings to the physician. C) Check the client's blood pressure and pulse. D) Apply a water-soluble lubricant to the nares.
A pediatric nurse prepares medications for patients on the unit who have urinary tract disorders. The nurse knows that antibiotics are contraindicated in patients with:
A) pyelonephritis. B) glomerulonephritis. C) urinary tract infections. D) hemolytic uremic syndrome.