The regular hydraulic mechanical lift is normally safe for patients under 350 pounds.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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What is the term for range of motion (ROM) when it is performed by the patient?
a. Assisted b. Passive c. Active d. Coordinated
The patient is receiving corticosteroid treatment for neurologic alterations. The nurse should assess the patient for episodes of
a. hyponatremia. b. hyperalbuminemia. c. hyperkalemia. d. hyperglycemia.
A patient reports taking an over-the-counter laxative for constipation daily for the past 3 weeks. What is your best action?
a. Remind the patient about the importance of adequate fluid intake and exercise to prevent constipation. b. Instruct the patient that these drugs should not be used for more than a week without consulting the prescriber. c. Ask the patient about usual fluid intake, urinary and bowel habits, and have the patient describe the nature of his or her stools. d. Contact the prescriber about an order for a stronger laxative because the one the patient is taking is not working.
The following patients call the outpatient clinic. Which phone call should the nurse return first?
a. A 44-year-old patient who has bloody discharge after a hysteroscopy earlier today b. A 64-year-old patient who is experiencing shoulder pain after a laparoscopy yesterday c. A 34-year-old patient who is short of breath after pelvic computed tomography (CT) with contrast d. A 54-year-old patient who has severe breast tenderness following a needle aspiration breast biopsy