When the patient is sitting in a chair or wheelchair, the feet must be well-supported.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The nurse caring for small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants assesses them for attainment of outcomes related to nursing diagnoses. Which assessment finding best demonstrates attainment of priority outcomes?
A. Body temperature of 97.5 °F (36.4 ° C) B. Gains weight regularly C. Parents visit daily D. Skin remains intact
A patient tells the nurse, "I don't want to go home. I'm afraid my spouse will hurt me again." What is the nurse's best response?
1. Invite the abuser to the assessment session. 2. Avoid pressuring the patient to leave the abuser. 3. Acknowledge the patient's inability to change the situation. 4. Ensure not to ask direct questions about abuse, as this will intimidate the patient.
Vascular disease disorders often require the use of elastic stockings. When caring for a patient with elastic stockings, the nurse should:
1. apply the stockings in the late afternoon. 2. remove the stockings weekly. 3. remove the stockings when the patient is ambulating. 4. inspect the skin for pressure or irritation daily.
When the nurse interviews an adolescent, it is especially important to:
a. Focus the discussion on the peer group. b. Allow an opportunity to express feelings. c. Emphasize that confidentiality will always be maintained. d. Use the same type of language as the adolescent.