Chest x-ray is the best way to detect a pulmonary embolism
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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When communicating with a person who has a hearing impairment, make sure that the person can see your mouth, and face him or her directly
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Risk for Constipation related to impaired gastric motility is added to the nursing care plan of a patient with a new spinal cord injury (SCI)
The nurse would plan which interventions to address this diagnosis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Check each stool for occult blood. 2. Administer stool softener as prescribed. 3. Institute chemical stimulation to initiate bowel evacuation. 4. Place the patient in an adult incontinence garment. 5. Manage parenteral feedings as ordered.
The nurse suggests that a patient recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) plan to start each day with
a. a warm bath followed by a short rest. b. a short routine of isometric exercises. c. active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. d. stretching exercises to relieve joint stiffness.
A resident has a hearing assistance dog. You know that the dog is:
a. The person's pet b. Trained to alert the person to certain sounds c. Trained to assist the person with ADL d. Part of the person's treatment and thera-pies