Trochanter rolls should be used routinely for bedfast patients.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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a. High priority b. Low priority c. Mid priority d. Intermediate priority
The nurse is caring for an infant with torticollis and is providing instructions to the parents about how to help their daughter. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "We must encourage our daughter to turn her head both ways." B) "Flatness on one side of the head is a common side effect." C) "We must use firm pressure when stretching every other day." D) "We need to hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds each time."
Which medication system allows for patient independence?
A) Unit dose system B) Self-administered medication system C) Automated medication-dispensing system D) Bar Code Medication Administration
Injuries claim many lives during adolescence. Which factors contribute to early adolescents engaging in risk-taking behaviors (select all that apply)?
a. Peer pressure b. A desire to master their environment c. Engagement in the process of separation from their parents d. A belief that they are invulnerable e. Impulsivity