A pt has a long history of chronic back pain and has undergone several back surgeries in the past. At this point, the surgeon is recommending a surgical procedure for spine stabilization. Which procedure does the nurse anticipate this pt will need?
a. laparoscopic diskectomy
b. spinal fusion
c. laminectomy
d. traditional diskectomy
Answer: b. spinal fusion
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the nurse's living arrangements. To refocus the interview the nurse should say a. "I am uncomfortable when you ask me personal questions, so please stop.". b. "It seems a bit odd that you are focusing on me rather than on yourself.". c. "Your questioning is manipulative and distracting us from our purpose.". d. "This is your time to focus on your situation. Tell me about your concerns.".
Which intervention does the nurse suggest to promote vasodilation in a client with peripheral arterial disease?
A. Performing gradually increasing exercise, such as walking B. Using a heating pad on the affected limb C. Taking aspirin on a daily basis D. Abstaining from smoking
Teenage pregnancy affects the teenager's family in that: Select all that apply
A. The teenager has to go to school, so her parents have to be the primary infant caregivers. B. The infant's grandparents may have to become infant caregivers again. C. Older siblings may fight for the chance to be the infant's babysitter during evenings. D. The teenage mom's siblings get to enjoy playing with the infant. E. The teenage mom requires more of her parents' financial resources to manage. F. The mom's younger siblings are at increased risk of becoming teenage parents.
When assisting a patient to get out of bed, bring the legs off the bed first, then lift under the arms and pivot
Indicate whether the statement is true or false