Explain why using the 90-90-90 position is important when the patient is up in a chair or wheelchair.
What will be an ideal response?
The patient is more comfortable when she is positioned correctly. She is less likely to experience pressure ulcers and contractures when the pressure is evenly distributed on her body. The patient will be more independent and able to function properly if she is positioned properly.
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An assessment of the cognitive function of attention is typically conducted by asking the patient to
a. repeat a list of numbers, starting with two numbers (e.g., 3, 5) and progressing to five or six (e.g., 1, 5, 4, 9, 0). b. repeat a series of numbers with seven digits backward and forward. c. recite her home telephone number backward. d. recite a personal identification number such as her social security number.
The nurse is teaching a woman who is pregnant about iron supplementation. Which statement by the woman indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I may take the iron with an antacid to reduce gastrointestinal upset." b. "I should drink a glass of milk with iron to increase absorption." c. "I should take the iron supplement with a glass of orange juice." d. "I will stop taking the iron if my stools turn black and tarry."
The nurse is caring for a thin-framed adult who is scheduled to receive multiple doses of antineoplastic medication. The nurse should expect the dosage for this person to be:
a. lower than normal. b. higher than normal. c. divided in half. d. unchanged.
MC The nurse is planning a health program for a community. The first task the nurse should consider in planning for the program is
A. Analyze the issue. B. Set the stage for evaluation. C. Create the planning group. D. Define and prioritize the issue.