When helping parents plan care for a child with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, you would teach them that the usual therapy for children with this disorder is
A) surgery with supporting rods.
B) passive range-of-motion exercises TID.
C) a nonweight-bearing period.
D) exercise to increase muscle strength of the knee joint.
C
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An older patient is experiencing nociceptive pain in the shoulder. For which potential consequences of debilitating pain should the nurse assess in the patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Anemia B) Dementia C) Depression D) Decreased oral intake E) Immobility resulting in skin breakdown
Select the various continuing education opportunities that are usually available to an LPN/LVN who accepts employment at a long-term care facility in a metropolitan area having a collegiate nursing program. (Select all that apply.)
a. A competency-based orientation b. In-service programs c. Workshops d. CEUs through nursing publications e. Certifications through nursing organizations
There are two approaches that allow a nurse to read research evidence in a condensed format. The first is a systematic review. This refers to
1. Participating in a randomized controlled trial 2. A method of identifying, appraising, and synthesizing research evidence 3. Gathering data for use by a researcher on a particular question 4. An in-depth review done by one person.
Radioactive iodine is indicated for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The nurse should include which teaching in this patient's plan of care?
a. Isolation is required for 6–8 weeks b. An additional dose may be needed c. Thyroid replacement therapy is prescribed d. An overnight hospital stay is required