The nurse is writing the plan of care for a client who is confined to bed. Which intervention should be included to help reduce the effects of shearing forces on the client's skin?
A)
Use a turn sheet lifted by two staff members to move the client in bed.
B)
Keep the head of the client's bed at 30 degrees.
C)
Coat the client's back and buttocks with baby powder after bathing.
D)
Dust the linens with cornstarch each morning to allow for easier movement.
A
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In addition to monitoring the number and consistency of the patient's stools, the nurse should prioritize what assessment? A) Assessment of cognition and neurological status B) Assessment of oxygen saturation and respiratory rate C) Assessment of nutritional status D) Assessment of fluid and electrolyte balance
The nurse caring for a child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) is discussing the plan of care with the parents. Which is the major goal of therapy for this child?
A) Promoting optimal global development B) Increasing the child's IQ level C) Reversing the degenerative processes that have occurred D) Curing the underlying defect
Which of the following is an appropriate health-promotion recommendation for an older adult male who has moderate activity and is in generally good health with a good metabolism?
a. Avoid foods fortified with vitamin B12 and vitamin D. b. Consume less than 30% of total calories from fat. c. Include five to six servings of red meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products per day. d. Intake of 1600 calories per day.
Formal laws written and enacted by federal, state, or local legislatures are known as:
a. statutory/legislative law. c. administrative law. b. constitutional law. d. common law.