The rehabilitation nurse instructs a paraplegic athlete that the rehabilitation experience will consist of:
a. relearning former skills.
b. learning to walk.
c. learning new skills to adapt to a different lifestyle.
d. developing muscle strength.
C
The type and the focus of rehabilitation are individualized to the patient, the injury, and abilities. Skills will be taught to enhance the patient's adaptation to a new lifestyle.
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A client is scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head and neck. Which action by the nurse would be most helpful in calming the anxious client?
A) Administer antianxiety medication. B) Allow the client to express fears and concerns. C) Discuss how others have survived the procedure. D) Explain how the client can notify staff if anxiety increases.
An important part of a nurse's role is to make sure patients understand the importance of ____ in treating their chronic disease
A. Adhering to medication regimens B. Both 1 and 3 C. Practicing CDSM D. Eating anything they want
A nurse manager is employing the Bassett Healthcare Quality Compass and is aware of its four domains, which are:
a. functional status, patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and cost/utilization. b. patient satisfaction, clinical improvement, resources, and utilization. c. clinical outcomes, cost, resources, and patient satisfaction. d. utilization, functional status, cost, and clinical improvement.
The healthcare provider has prescribed intravenous phenytoin (Dilantin) IV piggyback. The client is currently receiving 5% dextrose in water (D5W) intravenously (IV). Which action should the nurse take?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Use a large vein for the infusion. B. Use an intravenous (IV) line with a filter. C. Flush the intravenous (IV) line with saline. D. Monitor the patient for hypertension. E. Monitor the patient for Stevens-Johnson syndrome.