A person has a knee replacement. Which is correct?
a. No heat applications are allowed.
b. Heat applications are allowed except over the area of implant.
c. Heat applications are allowed over the ar-ea of implant.
d. No cold applications are allowed.
B
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A nurse teaches a client with a cortisol deficiency who is prescribed prednisone (Deltasone). Which statement should the nurse include in this client's instructions?
a. "You will need to learn how to rotate the injection sites." b. "If you work outside in the heat, you may need another drug." c. "You need to follow a diet with strict sodium restrictions." d. "Take one tablet in the morning and two tablets at night."
As a result of dehydration, a client's epithelial cells are producing insufficient amounts of mucus. Consequently, the client's mucociliary blanket is compromised
Which of the following changes would the care provider anticipate as a direct result of this change? A) Impaired function of the client's cilia B) Decreased levels of oxygen saturation C) Increased amounts of bacteria in the lungs D) Increased carbon dioxide levels
The risk of choking is greater in a young adult than it is in an elderly adult.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining a person's risk of contracting an infectious disease following exposure?
A) The organism's mode of entry B) The virulence of the organism C) The age and sex of the patient D) Host resistance of the individual