Patients are discharged earlier from hospitals to reduce the cost of care
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse is caring for a client complaining of a painful, hot area located on the client's leg. Erythema and edema are present in the localized area. Which action should the nurse perform next?
1. Palpate the area. 2. Place a heating pad on the area. 3. Notify the healthcare provider. 4. Place client on bed rest.
The rehabilitation nurse must have outstanding intervention skills in areas such as ambulation, transfers, and:
a. occupational retraining for job skills c. treating contractures b. therapeutic positioning d. pain management
What type of practice was challenged by clients who want to be treated as whole persons, not just as a disease?
A) Homeopathic care B) Holistic care C) Altruistic medicine D) Allopathic medicine
Heel protectors are excellent for preventing pressure on the heels.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)