The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a hip replacement and is providing education regarding exercises in physical therapy. What type of therapy should the nurse call these exercises?
a. Alternative therapies
b. Complementary therapies
c. Comfort therapies
d. Body therapies
ANS: B
Complementary therapies are used in addition to conventional therapies.
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A) Call the parents and encourage them to bring the child for recommended care. B) Speak firmly with the parents about the importance of being compliant. C) Notify the healthcare provider that the child's immunizations are no longer up to date. D) Plan to discuss the principles of health supervision at the next scheduled visit.
A patient with a diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma is being prepared for discharge, and the nurse is performing relevant health education. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse emphasize?
A) The need to wear sunglasses or other forms of eye protection in all high-light situations B) The need to maintain vigilant hygiene of the eyes and perform saline flushes regularly C) The importance of adhering to life-long treatment because the disease cannot be cured D) The importance of not rubbing or pressing the eyes while washing the periorbital region
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Which assessment data would help you conclude that your client's circulatory status is improving? 1. Respirations have increased from 28 to 33 breaths per minute. 2. Pulse has decreased from 126 to 90 beats per minute. 3. Urinary output has remained steady at 15 mL per hour for 3 hours. 4. The client's skin remains cold and pale.
The nurse is assessing a toddler of 18 months to see what skills the child has for dressing himself. The nurse expects to find that a toddler of this age can do which of the following tasks?
a. put on his shoes c. remove his own shoes b. tie his own shoelaces d. tie others' shoelaces