A patient presents to the emergency department with a fractured leg that requires a full leg cast. The nurse needs to teach the patient to ambulate with crutches using which of the following?
a. Two-point gait
b. Three-point gait
c. Four-point gait
d. Tripod alternating position
B
Three-point gait requires the patient to bear all of the weight on one foot. In a three-point gait, the patient puts weight on both crutches and then on the uninvolved leg. A two-point gait requires at least partial weight bearing on each foot. A four-point gait gives stability to the patient but requires weight bearing on both legs. The tripod position is the basic crutch stance.
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a. Document the findings and continue the examination. b. Ask the patient about the use of artificial nails. c. Ask the patient about his/her occupation. d. Assess the patient for signs of hypoxia.
The nurse conducts a seminar for new nurses about child safety in the hospital setting. Some of the priority measures discussed includes:
A) keeping play areas in the hospital open at all times for children to visit. B) storing toxic and non-toxic materials on the top shelf of a cabinet. C) basing safety measures on the developmental level of the children. D) asking the children to state their name to ensure safe medication administration.
The client has been started on a treatment regimen that includes albuterol. The nurse should anticipate seeing a decrease in the client's serum _____ level
a. calcium b. potassium c. magnesium d. glucose
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Which research question most effectively explores variables that may potentially influence these statistics? 1. What is the average age of healthcare providers in each country? 2. What is the level of racial diversity in each country? 3. What is the average age of children in each country? 4. What is the level of awareness related to contraception in each country?