Coercion involves forcing a patient to do something against her wishes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The nurse is caring for a male client who is complaining of dizziness when standing. The client has been compliant with his antihypertensive medication
Which statements made by the client are commonly associated with the use of antihypertensive medication? Select all that apply. 1. "Sometimes, I just feel so sick to my stomach." 2. "I have frequent headaches." 3. "My sex life hasn't been so good since I started taking this medication." 4. "I have a rash all over my back." 5. "I don't seem to urinate as much as I did before I started this medication."
An 85-year-old client with diabetes, heart disease, and renal insufficiency is admitted. What action should the nurse take to prevent falls by this particular client?
A. Provide assistance to the client in getting out of the bed or chair. B. Place the client in restraints to prevent movement without assistance. C. Maintain the client on complete bedrest with the siderails up at all times. D. Request that a family member remain with the client at all times to assist in am-bulation.
All infants should have their head circumference measured at health-assessment visits. This measurement is made from
A) just above the eyebrows through the prominent part of the occiput. B) the center of the forehead to the base of the occiput. C) the hairline in front to the hairline in back. D) the middle of the forehead through the parietal prominences.
Match each term to the correct statement below.
A. document that guarantees the rights of the consumer of hospital services B. isolating a patient without a medical reason C. permission given for care after the procedures have been explained D. document that guarantees the rights of the consumer of home care services E. complaint F. document that guarantees the rights of the consumer in a long-term care facility G. document that states the patient's wishes for care if he cannot communicate these wishes