A/An ____________________ exists when a person cannot complete any or all ADLs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
self care deficit
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The nurse is working with a family who survived a tornado. As part of providing care to the family, the nurse is reviewing normal reaction and emotions they may experience as a result of the traumatic event. Which conclusions does the nurse make?
Select all that apply. A) All family members will process the experience at about the same pace. B) Each member of the family has a different way of coping. C) Each family member talks to the nurse openly and freely. D) All family members will experience anxiety about self and family safety. E) Some family members have difficulty accepting help.
Which of the following factors would the nurse identify as a modifiable risk factor for the development of varicose veins?
A) Mother and maternal grandmother had varicose veins B) Employed as over-the-road truck driver C) Weight gained during past pregnancies D) History of thrombophlebitis in both extremities
A patient is scheduled to have a magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI). What information is most important for the nurse to obtain before the procedure?
1. whether the patient is wearing any metal 2. when the patient last ate or drank 3. whether the patient is allergic to shellfish 4. whether the patient has any loose teeth
A client with left hemiparesis is using a quad cane for ambulation. The correct technique for the nurse to teach the client is to:
A. Use the cane on the right side, with the cane moving forward first B. Use the cane on the left side, with the left leg moving forward with the cane C. Use the cane in either hand, with the right leg moving forward first D. Use the cane in either hand, with the left leg moving beyond the forward placement of the cane