A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a pt who has a knee injury. The pt will be Discharged and will be using a pair of axillary crutches for the first time. which of the following instructions should the nurse include when discharging this patient?
A. Leeane on the crutches to support body weight when standing
B. Fully extend arms when holding onto the hand grips
C. Hold the crutches on the unaffected side when preparing to sit in a chair
D. Hold the crutches 9 to 12 inches in front of and to the side of
C. Hold the crutches on the unaffected side when preparing to sit in a chair
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1. Discuss ways to eliminate smoking. 2. Encourage to schedule an appointment for a mammogram. 3. Review the current medication regimen for type 2 diabetes mellitus. 4. Strategize ways to overcome feelings of inadequacy with unemployment. 5. Methodically review the steps to take to improve compliance with a low-fat diet.
The patient, a busy executive who works 80 hours a week, is admitted for angina. The patient is demonstrating physical signs of stress related to the work environment
An appropriate nursing intervention for this patient includes releasing muscle tension every 2 hours. This type of inter-vention is best known as: a. regular exercise. b. assertiveness training. c. cognitive therapy. d. progressive muscle relaxation.
The nurse can best communicate to the client that she or he is interested in listening by
a. restating the feeling or thought the client has expressed. b. making a judgment about the client's problem. c. asking a direct question, such as "Did you feel angry?" d. saying "I understand what you're saying.".
A nurse working in a family planning clinic is teaching a class on intrauterine devices (IUDs). Which patient should be advised against using an IUD for contraception?
a. A 45-year-old mother of four b. A 30-year-old monogamous married woman c. An 18-year-old with multiple sexual partners d. A 35-year-old woman with a history of rosacea