A patient with a history of vascular disease as a result of diabetes has developed a peripheral neuropathy. This patient is at risk for which problem?
a. Fatigue
b. Severe pain
c. Injury
d. Poor circulation
Answer: c. Injury
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client with colon cancer is discharged to home with morphine for pain management. He is having episodes of nausea and vomiting. Which route of morphine administration would be most advantageous to use?
a. Oral b. Rectal c. Intravenous d. Intramuscular
You helped a client make a decision to place the client's frail parent in a skilled nursing facility
You helped the client make this difficult decision only after you had established a trusting relationship with the client and demonstrated respect for the client's individual beliefs. This is an example of what concept of power? 1. personal control 2. "power to" 3. vulnerability 4. "power over"
Range-of-motion exercises are an important part of the care of a patient who has suffered a cerebrovascular accident.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)