A spinal anesthetic causes loss of feeling in a large area of the body, usually from the umbilicus down to and including the legs and feet
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The nurse is caring for a client from another culture, who refused morning care. Possible cultural influences on the client include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Religious practices 2. Growing up in an area with little water 3. Need for privacy 4. Need for assistance 5. Client's age
The nurse is caring for a patient with an admitting diagnosis of congestive failure. While attempting to obtain a pulmonary artery occlusion pressure in the supine position, the patient becomes anxious and tachypneic
What is the best action by the nurse? a. Limit the patient's supine position to no more than 10 seconds. b. Administer anxiety medications while recording the pressure. c. Encourage the patient to take slow deep breaths while supine. d. Elevate the head of the bed 45 degrees while recording pressures.
The nurse realizes that which of the following factors will probably shape reform of the health care delivery system?
a. Aging of the population b. Increased homogeneity of the population c. Decreased primary care initiatives d. Increased centralization of primary care
A 14-year-old girl decides to quit attending Girl Scouts and joins a co-ed youth social group instead. According to Sullivan's Interpersonal Theory, the girl's psychological development is:
a. expected for normal progression from early adolescence to true adolescence b. regression from true adolescence to preadolescence c. early-onset progression from juvenile to late adolescence, skipping preadolescence d. delayed progression from juvenile to early adolescence