Jane is a nursing student who has completed transferring Mrs. Ennis, who is blind, to the orthopedic unit after right knee replacement surgery
The best position for Jane to assume when ambulating Mrs. Ennis is standing on her _____ side and walking a half step _____ her.
A. left; ahead
B. right; ahead
C. left; behind
D. right; behind
A
You will need to assist patients with acute visual impairments with walking. Stand on the pa-tient's dominant, stronger, or uninjured side. The patient grasps your elbow or upper arm. You then walk one half step ahead and slightly to the patient's side. The patient's shoulder is directly behind your shoulder. Relax and walk at a comfortable pace.
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A) nausea and vomiting. B) suprapubic pain radiating toward the small of the back. C) dysuria and difficulty starting and stopping the stream of urine. D) burning, throbbing pain in the genital area.
The nurse evaluates the handwashing technique of the UAP. Which behavior by the UAP requires additional training?
1. Rubs sudsy hands for 5-10 seconds 2. Uses warm running water and soap 3. Dries the hands from fingers to wrists 4. Keeps hands and forearms below elbows