Stabilizing the patient's hips is the first step to good positioning
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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During the inspection phase of the physical examination, the nurse notices that the patient's chest wall is round, and the anterior-to-posterior diameter and the lateral diameter are equal
Based on this information, what disease process does the nurse suspect? A) Lobular pneumonia B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease C) Acute respiratory distress syndrome D) Respiratory syncytial virus
A woman who has just discovered she is pregnant states that the first day of her last menstrual period was July 10 . The nurse tells her that her expected date of birth (EDB) will be:
a. April 10. b. April 17. c. May 10. d. October 17.
A patient is complaining of right shoulder pain following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to relieve the pain?
A) Morphine IM injection B) Application of heat 15 to 20 minutes as ordered C) Application of ice pack 30 minutes as ordered D) Apply liniment rub to the affected area
A new psychiatric technician says, "Schizophrenia…schizotypal! What's the difference?" The nurse's response should include which information?
a. A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is not usually overtly psychotic. b. In schizotypal personality disorder, the patient remains psychotic much longer. c. With schizotypal personality disorder, the person can be made aware of misinterpretations of reality. d. Schizotypal personality disorder causes more frequent and more prolonged hospitalizations than schizophrenia.