The nurse is educating a client who has a torn ligament about the injury. Which is the function of a ligament?
A) Provides movement to the body
B) Conducts impulses to and from all parts of the body
C) Connects bones to one another in the body
D) Protects body parts and producing secretions
C
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Following insertion of a central venous catheter, the nurse obtains a stat chest x-ray film to verify proper catheter placement. The radiologist reports to the nurse: "The tip of the catheter is located in the superior vena cava
" What is the best interpretation of these results by the nurse? a. The catheter is not positioned correctly and should be removed. b. The catheter position increases the risk of ventricular dysrhythmias. c. The distal tip of the catheter is in the appropriate position. d. The physician should be called to advance the catheter into the pulmonary artery.
Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for more teaching of how to eradicate head lice?
a. "I will use hot water to wash all clothes that have been worn." b. "Nonwashable items will be dry cleaned or placed in plastic bags for two weeks." c. "I will vacuum all carpeting and chairs." d. "I will wash the clean clothes in my dresser and closet."
A patient with a history of angina is admitted for outpatient cataract surgery. When asked, "What medication do you take for the angina?" she replies, "It is similar to nitroglycerin, and I take it under my tongue
See, I brought it with me." The nurse is not surprised to see a. isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur). b. amyl nitrite. c. nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). d. isosorbide (Isordil).
While discussing the societal impacts of breastfeeding, the nurse should be cognizant of the benefits and educate the patient accordingly. Which statement as part of this discussion would be incorrect?
a. Breastfeeding requires fewer supplies and less cumbersome equipment. b. Breastfeeding saves families money. c. Breastfeeding costs employers in terms of time lost from work. d. Breastfeeding benefits the environment.