A nurse understands that special precautions must be taken when a whirlpool bath is administered to which of the following patients? Select all that apply
1. A patient who has been sedated to undergo a procedure
2. A 70-year-old patient
3. A patient with a wound that requires débridement
4. A patient with physical therapy scheduled
5. An 8-year-old patient
ANS: 1, 2, 5
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a. "I realize that you had a tough time today, but it will get easier with practice." b. "You cleaned the stoma well. Now you need to practice putting on the appliance." c. "You seem to understand what I taught you today. What else can I help you with?" d. "You seem uncomfortable. Do you want your daughter to care for your ostomy?"
A community health nurse is a member of a group working to respond globally to communicable disease. Which activity would the group be involved with first?
A) Surveillance B) Case finding C) Control D) Elimination
The most effective way for a nurse working in psychiatric rehabilitation to gain firsthand knowledge about a community agency is to:
a. query patients who have used the services of the agency. b. go to the agency with someone who is requesting services. c. read the description in a community social services directory. d. go to the agency pretending to be someone who needs services.
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a. You lock the wheelchair wheels. b. You position the person's feet flat on the floor. c. You apply a transfer belt. d. You stand behind the wheelchair.