A mechanical lift is used only for ____________________ movement; patients cannot be moved from side to side using this device.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
vertical
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1. There is no specific treatment. 2. Iron therapy is the best treatment. 3. A folate supplement may be prescribed. 4. Sulfonamides might need to be avoided. 5. It is an inherited disorder that can go undiagnosed until later in life.
A nurse is providing care for a Cambodian patient. The nurse says, "You have to get up and walk whether you want to or not." What is this statement an example of?
A) culture shock B) stereotyping C) cultural imposition D) cultural competence
After the nurse teaches the patient with stage 1 hypertension about diet modifications that should be implemented, which diet choice indicates that the teaching has been effective?
a. The patient avoids eating nuts or nut butters. b. The patient restricts intake of chicken and fish. c. The patient has two cups of coffee in the morning. d. The patient has a glass of low-fat milk with each meal.