A nurse is to perform passive range-of-motion exercises for an immobile client during a
bed bath. Which should the nurse do when performing passive range-of-motion
exercises for this client?
A) Lower the position of the client's bed
B) Perform limited range-of-motion exercises
C) Repeat each exercise at least five times
D) Place client in the center of the bed
B
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A nurse has made a referral to a grief support group, knowing that many individuals find these both comforting and beneficial after the death of a loved one. What is the most important accomplishment available by attending a grief support group?
A) Providing a framework for incorporating the old life into the new life B) Normalizing adaptation to a continuation of the old life C) Aiding in adjusting to using old, familiar social skills D) Normalization of feelings and experiences
A client is diagnosed as having Stage 1 Alzheimer disease. Which are appropriate goals for the client and family at this time?
Select all that apply. A) Resolving grief over the diagnosis B) Deciding on the desired treatment and selecting a healthcare proxy; sharing the treatment decision with the healthcare proxy C) Beginning cognitive-enhancing medication, such as Aricept D) Setting up a protective physical environment-such as removing throw rugs
A student nurse is caring for a male patient diagnosed with gonorrhea. The patient is receiving ceftriaxone and doxycycline. The nursing instructor asks the student why the patient is receiving two antibiotics
What is the student nurse's best response? A) "There are many resistant strains of gonorrhea, so more than one antibiotic may be required for successful treatment." B) "The combination of these two antibiotics reduces the risk of reinfection." C) "Many people infected with gonorrhea are infected with chlamydia as well." D) "This combination of medications will eradicate the infection faster than a single antibiotic."
A client is to have a basal cell carcinoma removed with Mohs' surgery. During preoperative teaching, it would be important for the nurse to explain that
a. liquid nitrogen will be applied to the lesion. b. no dressing will be necessary. c. scarring is rare. d. the procedure may be long.