The nurse reminds the nursing assistant that the purpose of locking the wheels of a wheelchair is to:
a. supply a stable support for a patient to lift self.
b. keep patient in a position at a table or bedside.
c. prevent falls.
d. keep the patient from moving self.
C
Fall prevention is the purpose of locking the wheels of a wheelchair.
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In teaching the woman with pregestational diabetes about desired glucose levels, the nurse explains that a normal fasting glucose level, such as before breakfast, is in the range of:
a. 65 to 95 mg/dl. b. 130 to 140 mg/dl. c. 200 mg/dl. d. 55 mg/dl.
The nurse instructs the parents of a child with Guillain-Barré syndrome on care that will be needed once the child is discharged home. Which statement made by the parents indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "We need to be sure to change our child's body position at least twice a day.". B) "Our child might experience weakness even after recovering from the illness.". C) "It will take about 10 days for our child to be back normal and return to school.". D) "This disease affects the heart and lungs, so our child will have limited ability going forward.".
A client is using prayer to assist in relieving stress. The use of prayer allows the client to:
A) cope. B) understand. C) plan. D) recover.
Which of the following items of subjective client data would be documented in the medical record by the nurse?
A. Client's face is pale B. Cervical lymph nodes are palpable C. Nursing assistant reports client refused lunch D. Client feel nauseated