In order to reduce the chance of plantar flexion (foot drop) in a patient on prolonged bed rest, the nurse should implement the use of:
A) trapeze bars
B) high top sneakers
C) trochanter rolls
D) 30 degree lateral positioning
B) high top sneakers
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a. 40 mm Hg c. 18 mm Hg b. 25 mm Hg d. 12 mm Hg
The client is to receive nitroglycerin 1/150 grain SL for chest pain stat. What is the abbreviation that will be found on the medication label?
A) g B) gr C) gm D) Gm
A patient recovering from a frontal craniotomy is positioned with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees at all times. What rationale would the nurse provide for this position?
1. The brain will compress the cerebral veins less in this position. 2. The ventricles of the brain will drain better in this position. 3. This position allows for less pain for the patient. 4. The cerebral spinal veins are valveless and drain by gravity.
The nurse is providing discharge education to a client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). What priority instruction will the nurse include?
a. "Take your digoxin at the same time every day." b. "You should begin an aerobic exercise program." c. "You should report episodes of dizziness or fainting." d. "You may have only two alcoholic drinks daily."