After applying an antiembolism stocking to a client, the nurse observes paleness and
cyanotic appearance of the client's toes. What could have been the reason for the change
in color?
A) Excess movement of the legs by the client
B) Restriction of circulation to the extremities
C) Elevation of the legs for a long duration
D) Removal of the bandage by the client
B
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A palliative patient being assessed in a pain clinic indicates that pain control has been poor. He has been saving his analgesics until the pain is intense. What teaching should be done with this patient?
A) Medication should be taken when pain levels are low so the pain is easier to reduce. B) Pain medication can be increased when the pain is intense. C) It is difficult to control chronic pain, so little can be done. D) Instruct the patient to lie still and think of something else during intense pain.
The nurse is caring for an older patient who is prone to developing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which method of bladder emptying should the nurse recommend for this patient?
1. intermittent catheterization 2. indwelling urinary catheterizations 3. Credé method 4. timed intervals for taking patient to bathroom to void
After instructing the client prescribed zolpidem tartrate, which of the following comments by the client indicates his understanding of the teaching?
a. "I need to have a follow-up visit with my doctor in a week." b. "If I take a nap during the day, the medication will work better at bedtime." c. "If I can't sleep after taking one pill, I can take another one." d. "I can buy this medication without a prescription."