When an obese female patient is catheterized
A) a special, large size catheter is used.
B) the drainage bag must be emptied more often.
C) an extension tubing may be necessary.
D) intake and output need not be monitored.
C
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a. portal hypertension resulting in diversion of blood from a high-pressure area to a low-pressure area. b. superficial mucosal erosions as a result of increased stress levels. c. proulcer forces breaking down the mucosal resistance. d. inflammation and ulceration secondary to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use.
The nurse is making assignments for the team. There are 2 LPNs and a nursing assistant on the team. Which of the following assignments would the nurse choose for themself?
a. A patient who had a cerebrovascular ac-cident (CVA) with left-sided paralysis who will need help with bathing b. A patient with a chest tube who is ambu-lating in the hall c. A patient receiving chemotherapy for bone cancer d. A patient receiving tube feedings with a J-tube
Statistical significance implies that the obtained results are not likely to be due to chance
A) True B) False
A resident has slid down in bed. Her skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down. This is:
a. Shearing b. Friction c. Ergonomics d. Logrolling