To prevent venous stasis and other circulatory complications, the nurse places pillows under the client's knees or calves
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The nurse has just received a report on a new client admitted for depression. The client has severe cerebral palsy, communicates only with a computer, and is quadriplegic
Which of the following statements best demonstrates that the nurse has the ability to respond to this client? 1. "I will read the record and talk with the physician to understand the client's disabilities." 2. "It is important to interview the client's family before I meet the client." 3. "This assignment may be a challenge for me and I will need to be aware of my feelings and any potential fears related to caring for this client." 4. "The first thing I will do is thoroughly assess the client's needs and abilities."
Patients with cancer who undergo radiation of their lower abdomen are likely to experience
a. nausea. b. vomiting. c. diarrhea. d. constipation.
A nurse is meeting with a family in which the wife abuses alcohol. During the family assessment meeting, the nurse observes that the husband tends to help the wife during the assessment. The husband says, "I help her a lot
This is so difficult for her.". What type of support group might be helpful for the husband? A) Alcoholics Anonymous B) Caretakers group C) Codependents group D) Adult Children of Alcoholics
Which of the following statements about head lice is incorrect?
A) A louse may live for 40 days. B) Lice feed on blood from the scalp. C) Lice are unable to fly or hop. D) A person can contract head lice from a dog or cat.