What are the six stages in order of chronic diseases?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Start, noticeable, subclinical, problematic, severe, terminal
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A 52-year-old patient has a new diagnosis of pernicious anemia. The nurse determines that the patient understands the teaching about the disorder when the patient states, "I
a. need to start eating more red meat and liver." b. will stop having a glass of wine with dinner." c. could choose nasal spray rather than injections of vitamin B12." d. will need to take a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole (Prilosec)."
Which nursing interventions will prevent the potential intraoperative complication of radial joint stiffness, pain and inflammation?
a. Support the wrist with padding; don't overtighten wrist straps b. Place pillow or foam padding under body prominences; maintain good body alignment; slightly flex joints and support with pillows, trochanter rolls and pads c. Pad the elbow, avoid excessive abduction, secure the arm firmly on an arm board positioned at shoulder level d. Place a safety strap above or below the area. Place a pillow or padding under the knees