A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client with impaired right hand mobility. What
prosthesis provides movement and control similar to normal thumb–finger opposition?
A) Dynamic hand splint
B) Supportive braces
C) Handihook
D) Resting splint
C
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A patient being treated with beta blockers telephones the nurse to describe new shortness of breath and edema. Select the nurse's best response
a. "These are common effects of these drugs. Restrict your fluid intake for a few days." b. "You need to come in for further evaluation. These could be signs of early heart failure." c. "Stop taking the medication today, and call in 5 days if you do not feel better." d. "Try delaying the dose until bedtime and see if your symptoms improve."
If fertilization does occur, what hormone level remains elevated to ensure the optimal environment for implantation of the zygote about six to eight days after fertilization?
a. estrogen c. follicle stimulating hormone b. luteinizing hormone d. progesterone
A patient recovering from surgery reports a pain level of 6 on a 0 to10 pain scale but refuses additional pain medication to avoid becoming addicted. The nurse's response should focus on which concept?
1. The patient may not understand the importance of treating pain. 2. The patient may already have an addiction problem. 3. The patient might benefit from a placebo dose. 4. The physician should be notified to discuss pain management.
During a heat treatment, the blood vessels
a. constrict. c. close. b. dilate. d. turn blue.