When positioning the stump after a below-the-knee amputation, you should
A. abduct the hip.
B. flex the hip.
C. always flex the knee.
D. avoid flexion of the knee.
Answer: D
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A) AST and ALT B) BUN and creatinine C) WBC and platelets D) RBC and differential
Which of the following is most accurate about the concept of community?
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A registered nurse (RN) is planning client assignments for the day. Which of the following clients should the RN assign to the nursing assistant?
A. A client who requires periodic suctioning B. A client who needs a colostomy irrigation C. A client who needs frequent ambulation with a walker D. A client who has undergone an arteriogram and requires close monitoring