You need to measure the height of a bedfast patient who is contracted in the fetal position. The best way to obtain this patient's height is to place the patient in the
A) prone position.
B) high-Fowler's position.
C) side-lying position.
D) supine position.
C
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Which nursing intervention is most appropriate on the first day of alcohol detoxification?
A) Strongly encourage the client to attend two AA meetings. B) Educate the client about the biopsychosocial consequences of alcohol abuse. C) Monitor the client's vital signs every 4 hours, or more frequently if necessary. D) Ensure that the client consumes 95% of his or her meals.
The nurse knows that atropine (Atropair) increases heart rate by
1. blocking the beta receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system. 2. directly stimulating the sympathetic nervous system. 3. potentiating the effects of acetylcholine on nicotinic receptors. 4. Blocking the effects of acetylcholine by occupying muscarinic receptors.
Which statement made by an LPN who has recently begun a transitional LPN to RN program demonstrates a result of implementing accommodation as a means of resolving conflict?
A) "I study with my clinical group even though Tuesday's isn't a good time for me." B) "It's my turn to provide refreshments for my clinical group's study session." C) "It's not worth the hassle arguing about when and where our study group will meet." D) "I'm really getting tired of always being the one to rearrange my schedule to suit my study group."
The nurse is performing a history and physical examination on a client with chronic alcoholism
The client has a history of gastritis, esophagitis, elevated liver enzymes, cardiomyopathy, and pancreatitis. Which of these conditions are attributable to his history of alcohol abuse? A) Pancreatitis and elevated liver enzymes B) Gastritis and elevated liver enzymes C) Pancreatitis, esophagitis, gastritis, and elevated liver enzymes D) All the conditions are likely attributable to the alcohol abuse.