The semiprone position is usually uncomfortable for elderly patients
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A client is admitted with pain in the right upper quadrant, jaundice, and nausea, and is diagnosed with hepatitis C. The nurse recognizes the client is in which phase of hepatitis?
A) preicteric or prodromal B) icteric C) posticteric D) terminal
A client may be in a danger of their body proteins becoming denatured if they have a
a. drug overdose. b. very high fever. c. vitamin deficiency. d. high stress level.
Although many substances can be considered drugs, which drug definition is the most appropriate?
1. Any substance that is found in nature or that normally occurs in the body 2. Any substance that is synthesized and tested in the laboratory setting 3. Any substance that is taken to prevent, cure, or reduce symptoms of a medical condition 4. Any substance that can be isolated from natural substances in nature
What is an appropriate nursing action to decrease the effects of venom for a patient who has been bitten on the left arm by a poisonous snake?
a. Encourage the patient to ambulate b. Keep the patient calm. c. Elevate the patient's left arm. d. Perform passive range of motion of the left arm.