The nurse performing a backrub should begin at the:
a. shoulder.
b. base of the neck.
c. sacral area.
d. lumbar area.
C
The nurse should begin a massage in the sacral area.
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a. ultrafiltration. c. reverse osmosis. b. hemodialysis. d. colloid extraction.
An endocrinologist is providing care for a 30-year-old male who has lived with the effects of increased levels of growth hormone (GH). Which of the following teaching points about the client's future health risks is most accurate?
A) "It's not unusual for high GH levels to cause damage to your hypothalamus." B) "GH excess inhibits your pancreas from producing enough insulin." C) "The high levels of GH that circulate in your body can result in damage to your liver." D) "When your pituitary gland is enlarged, there's a real risk that you'll develop some sight deficiencies."
A patient is receiving intravenous vancomycin for the treatment of Clostridium difficile. Why should the nurse assess the patient for flushing, tachycardia, and hypotension during the infusion of this medication?
1. to identify red man syndrome 2. to recognize the ototoxicity effect 3. to prevent a superinfection 4. to begin treatment for hives
Which return demonstration by a client indicates that teaching about performing a blood glucose monitoring test has been effective?
1. The client punctures the fingertip. 2. The client puts on gloves. 3. The client smears the blood on the reagent strip. 4. The client washes the hands.