J.B. asks how he will be able to let the nurses know what he needs if he cannot talk. How will
you respond?
What will be an ideal response?
"Most people use a combination of methods. Speech therapy will begin in the hospital by helping
you communicate with the staff. Written notes, hand gestures, and facial expressions all are used
to communicate. You will be communicating by writing—you will be given a pad of paper and
pens, an erase board, or a tablet computer—whatever you prefer. If you want, bring in your favorite
paper or pen or erase board. Facial expressions and finger pointing can also help communicate your
intentions and needs."
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A school-age child with pauciarticular juvenile arthritis has extreme pain upon waking in the morning. Which intervention should the nurse suggest the parents try to help the child with the pain?
A) Encourage bed rest until the pain is gone. B) Perform isotonic exercises until the pain is gone. C) Provide 325 mg of aspirin immediately on arising. D) Encourage a warm bath each morning before school.
Burns are a very painful injury with a very high risk for infection.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In the unconscious patient with an obstructed airway, probe the airway with your fingers to determine if a foreign body is present
Indicate whether the statement is true or false