Which client condition increases the chance for a problem with the technique needed for learning transfer?
A. The client has gained weight.
B. The client has aphasia.
C. The client is incontinent.
D. The client has minimal sensation in the lower extremities.
A
With impaired mobility and use of a wheelchair, the client tends to gain weight. The increased weight requires greater upper body strength for movement and hinders the client's ability to be-come independent in transfer.
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A) Assess the skin for redness. B) Note any blanching of skin. C) Lightly tap the area where the cream is. D) Gently poke the child with a needle.
A researcher wanting to explore the lives of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer obtains a random sample of the population. What part of the study will be strengthened because of the random sample?
a. Feasibility b. Reliability c. Statistical power d. Validity
The nurse points out that the person with disorders of the inner ear can be injured by falls because of: (Select all that apply.)
a. dizziness. b. vertigo. c. tinnitus. d. loss of balance. e. ataxia.
At the basic level of practice of psychiatric nursing, the nurse is qualified to:
a. diagnose mental disorders using the DSM-IV b. assist clients to regain or improve coping c. treat mental disorders d. prescribe simple medications under supervision