When the patient is sitting in a chair or wheelchair, the lower legs should be at a/an ____________________ -degree angle to the thighs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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1. Recap the needle before discarding it. 2. Massage the area to improve absorption. 3. Apply pressure to the site if bleeding occurs. 4. Pinch the skin while removing the needle.
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of estradiol (Estrace). The nurse warns the client of which of the following dermatologic reactions that may continue after drug discontinuation? Select all that apply
A) Dermatitis B) Stevens-Johnson syndrome C) Pruritus D) Chloasma E) Melasma
The nurse prepares the patient for discharge to home with instructions to self-administer nasointestinal tube feedings. Which does the nurse include in patient teaching?
a. Infuse the formula at room temperature to avoid abdominal cramping. b. Increase the amount of free water with persistent diarrhea or constipation. c. Flush the tube with 500 mL of water after each tube feeding. d. Allow the formula to infuse until the bag empties completely.
A nurse is addressing a group of schoolteachers on the importance of sex education for children. What should the nurse emphasize as the highest primary source of sex education information for adolescents?
A) Peers B) Parents C) Teachers D) Counselors