When assisting a patient with bathing, the water temperature
A. Is a maximum of 100-110 degrees F, to prevent scalding.
B. Is as hot as the nursing assistant can tolerate.
C. Is kept cool, to help with inflammation.
D. Is cold, to make the process go quickly.
Answer: A
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A. Advise that victims' parents call law enforcement and press charges. B. Begin offering martial arts classes in the school for bullied children. C. Encourage the school to adopt no-tolerance policies for bullying. D. Suggest limiting television viewing, especially for younger children.
A nurse is designing a teaching plan for a patient with AIDS. What should be included relative to food preparation precautions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Check expiration dates on frozen foods. b. Leave produce unwashed to preserve pro-tective spray. c. Drink a small glass of red wine before each meal to stimulate the appetite. d. Eat three large, well-balanced meals daily. e. Avoid leftovers.
What would be the best method for the nurse to help a grieving widow begin the grief resolution process?
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Which of the following statements made by a client concerning birth control requires immediate correction by the nurse?
1. "My partner is responsible for our birth control; he uses a condom." 2. "I've gained some weight so I should have my diaphragm refitted." 3. "My husband is reluctant to have a vasectomy since it is permanent." 4. "I prefer the cervical cap since I can leave it in for a longer period of time."