Crutches are ordered to decrease weight-bearing by one or both feet and legs or to provide stability
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The female older adult has diabetes mellitus and requires hemodialysis for renal failure. She is discharged to home to recover from a sternal wound infection and coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). A home care nurse will provide wound care
Which is the major justification for complete and accurate documentation of this older adult's care? a. Requires complex health care b. Has needs in multiple settings c. Is at risk for iatrogenic problems d. Has significant health care expenses
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a school-age pediatric client. Which goal would be most appropriate for the nurse to include which would demonstrate the child is accomplishing the tasks of Erikson's Stage 4 of development?
1. Watch peers play team sports. 2. Identify one or two pets that would be fun to care for. 3. Complete school homework and have a passing grade within 1 month. 4. Volunteer to help with one or more community projects each week.
A patient who has been treated for oral cancer is going home. What are vital parts of the patient/family teaching plan the nurse has prepared for this patient? (Mark all that apply.)
A) How to assess for obstruction B) How to assess for hemorrhage C) How to assess for fistula D) How to assess for infection E) How to assess for mucous plug
At her 16-week checkup, a patient's blood pressure is slightly decreased from her prepregnancy level. You evaluate this change based on which of the following statements concerning blood pressure during pregnancy?
A) Normally, blood pressure increases steadily throughout pregnancy. B) Blood pressure remains stable until decreasing the day of the delivery. C) A decrease in the second trimester may occur because of placental growth. D) Blood pressure progressively decreases throughout the entire pregnancy.