During discharge planning, a nurse encourages a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to engage in a regular exercise program
This recommendation is based on the knowledge that exercise will help the patient manage which problems associated with the disease? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Obesity
2. Muscle spasticity
3. Infection
4. Constipation
5. Fatigue
2,4,5
Rationale 1: Obesity is not a typical manifestation of this disease process.
Rationale 2: Patients should be encouraged to engage in a regular exercise program because exercise may help manage spasticity.
Rationale 3: Good nutrition can aid in resistance to infection.
Rationale 4: Patients should be encouraged to engage in a regular exercise program because exercise may help manage bowel and bladder problems.
Rationale 5: Patients should be encouraged to engage in a regular exercise program because exercise may help manage fatigue.
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a. collect initial fees for the hospice service. b. officially admit the patient to the hospice service. c. give the family a copy of the standardized plan of care. d. distribute drugs prescribed for palliation.
The nurse can anticipate that the mourning process will be more difficult when the bereaved
a. was relatively independent of the deceased. b. had few unresolved conflicts in the relationship with the deceased. c. has a good support system with meaningful relationships evident. d. has experienced a number of previous losses.
The nurse is following a structured head-to-toe approach to identify changes in a patient's body systems. Which component of the health assessment is the nurse completing with the patient?
A) Health history B) Physical examination C) Goal setting D) Planning care
The nurse is performing an assessment on the patient who is in bilateral Buck traction. Which finding indicates the need to reposition the patient?
a. The patient's heels are not touching the surface of the mattress. b. The elastic bandages need to be re-wrapped. c. The patient's feet are against the foot-board. d. The weights are hanging free.