A person wears elastic stockings. Which is correct?
a. They are applied after the person gets out of bed.
b. They are removed every 12 hours for 30 minutes or according to the care plan.
c. The person sits up in the chair while the stockings are off.
d. Creases or wrinkles can cause skin breakdown.
D
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1. Repeated injections in the same area 2. Incorrect application of pressure-relieving devices 3. Poor lifting techniques 4. Immobility
A patient with diabetic retinopathy is admitted to the intensive care unit. Which nursing interventions are indicated?
1. Keep the room light dimmed. 2. Provide a braille board for communication. 3. Offer frequent reorientation to the environment. 4. Limit visitors to immediate family only.
The house supervisor is attempting to maximize his managerial time. Which of the following techniques can he use to maximize his time?
a. Delegation b. Abdominal breathing c. Compartmentalization d. Anchoring
According to the research report, the nurse researcher tested a study instrument's validity using the technique of factor analysis. What other test could the researcher have used to test the same type of validity?
1. Test-retest 2. Known-groups procedure 3. Scale homogeneity 4. Interrater