The nurse is assigned to a 79-year-old patient who has decreased mobility resulting from a stroke
The nurse understands the interventions to prevent skin breakdown for this bedfast patient is to include repositioning of the patient at least every _____ hour(s). a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
B
In general, you reposition patients as needed and at least every 2 hours if they are in bed and every 1 hour if they are sitting in a chair.
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A patient who is complaining of back pain that goes all the way down the back of the leg to the foot. This type of pain is referred to as:
A) Bursitis B) Radiculopathy C) Sciatica D) Tendonitis
The nurse is admitting a 7-year-old child to the pediatric unit for abdominal pain. To determine what the child understands about the reason for hospitalization, what should the nurse do?
a. Find out what the parents have told the child. b. Review the note from the admitting practitioner. c. Ask the child why he came to the hospital today. d. Question the parents about why they brought the child to the hospital.
An 18-year-old girl has chosen not to attend a party in which alcohol will be consumed. Which value system is she most likely adhering to?
A) Role modeling B) Intimacy versus isolation C) Law-and-order orientation D) Autonomy versus shame and doubt
Group oriented, produces the most individual creativity
Match the leadership style with the words that describe it. a. Democratic c. Laissez-faire b. Autocratic