A patient has crutches. You need to do which of the following?
a. Teach the person how to use them.
b. Check the crutch tips to see if they are worn down or wet.
c. Make sure the bolts are loose.
d. Have the person wear socks.
B
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The nurse is evaluating care provided to a client experiencing menopause. Which observation indicates that the client is successfully managing menopausal symptoms?
A) Weight loss of 5 pounds in 4 months after starting an exercise program at the local gym B) Client's stated desire to stay at home and limit social activities C) Weight gain of 10 pounds in 3 months D) Client's stated loss of interest in recreational activities
The organizational hierarchy is used in which of the following situations? Select all that apply
a. A staff member is observed taking money from a patient's bedside table. b. A staff member is found to be drinking alcohol while at work. c. A nurse refuses to care for a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis because he has not been trained on this procedure. d. A nurse refuses to be floated to the ICU while still in orientation. e. A nurse fails to respond to repeated requests by the UAP to check on the condi-tion of a patient.
Prior to administering medications, the nurse reviews the therapeutic index. What is the therapeutic index used to identify?
1. Whether the health are provider has prescribed the best drug for the client 2. When a client will begin to experience toxic drug effects 3. Interactions among the drugs the client is receiving 4. Clients who will need to have serum blood levels monitored
The nurse is preparing to assess a client with multiple sclerosis. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?
A. Skeletal muscle atrophy B. Tremors C. Visual disturbances D. Muscle rigidity