The pediatric nurse teaches a patient that following a sprain to an extremity, it is important to take the following measures
Select all answers that apply.
A) Immediately perform range of motion exercises on the extremity.
B) Apply heat to the extremity for first 48 hours at 15-minute intervals.
C) Apply an ace wrap to apply pressure and reduce swelling of the joint.
D) Elevate and move the affected joint to reduce swelling and stiffness.
C, D
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The nurse is going to conduct a physical assessment on a patient who is on bed rest. The best position for the nurse to begin the head to toe assessment would be to:
A) Stand on the right side of the bed. B) Stand on the left side of the bed. C) Stand at the head of the bed. D) Stand at the foot of the bed.
The nurse is utilizing the technique of inspection during a physical examination with a client. When using this technique, the nurse will take which actions?
1. Visually observe a body area. 2. Obtain information through the sense of smell. 3. Obtain information through the sense of hearing. 4. Examine the body through the use of touch. 5. Strike the body to elicit a sound from a body part.
The nurse is working with a community of solution. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
A) A health problem affecting the group B) Common goal binding members together C) Sharing of a similar goal D) Locational boundaries
The nurse is assessing cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory). Which statement should the nurse include in the instructions to the client to conduct the assessment?
A. "Taste these foods and decide which is sweet and which is sour." B. "Stick out your tongue and move it from side to side." C. "Shrug your shoulders and turn your head against my hand." D. "Smell these items and identify what they are."