The nurse is reviewing a care plan for the client at risk for pressure ulcers. Appropriate interventions include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Providing a high-carbohydrate, low-protein diet.
2. Scrubbing the skin with minimal force and friction.
3. Positioning the head of the bed no more than 45 degrees
4. Using a trapeze when lifting a client to change position
5. Changing wound dressings 3–4 times a day.
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Rationale: Appropriate nutritional support includes adequate calories, protein, and iron intake.
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The nurse is teaching a client to cough productively. Put the actions in proper sequence
a. Have the client flex the head and hold a pillow to the stomach. b. Assist the client to a sitting position with feet on the floor. c. Instruct the client to bend forward and to cough two or three times. d. Have the client return to an upright position and take a deep breath. e. Encourage the client to take several deep breaths.
Social cognitive competency refers to
a. the ability to use verbal and nonverbal interventions. b. understanding the relationships between the roles of the sender and receiver. c. the ability to interpret message content within interactions from the point of view of each participant. d. interpreting emotional content by observing body language.
A drug that kills microbes that cause infections is:
a. A germicide b. An autoclave c. An antibiotic d. A vaccine
MC In order to address the potential for violence on its grounds, a company institutes a violence prevention program. Important elements of this program should include: (Select all that apply.)
A. Monitoring effective use of equipment. B. Developing reporting procedures for employees who suspect violence from others in the workplace. C.* Educating employees about violence prevention, anger management, and recognizing potentially violent situations. D. Developing worksite policies that promote health. E. Educating employees about healthy behaviors.