Take the morbidly obese patient to the laundry or maintenance department to weigh the patient on the industrial scale.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A patient has been taught about her Depo-Provera contraceptive injection. Which statement by the patient indicates that education has not been effective?
A. "Daily weight-bearing exercise will be important." B. "I can become pregnant right after stopping the shots." C. "I should add a calcium supplement to my diet." D. "Hopefully I won't have any periods while on this medication."
A nurse is planning the care of a client with bronchiectasis. What goal of care should the nurse prioritize?
A) The patient will successfully mobilize pulmonary secretions. B) The patient will maintain an oxygen saturation level of ?98%. C) The patient's pulmonary blood pressure will decrease to within reference ranges. D) The patient will resume prediagnosis level of function within 72 hours.
A patient who has recently started taking pravastatin (Pravachol) and niacin (Nicobid) reports the following symptoms to the nurse. Which is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
a. Generalized muscle aches and pains b. Dizziness when changing positions quickly c. Nausea when taking the drugs before eating d. Flushing and pruritus after taking the medications
A closed wound caused by a blow to the body is:
a. A contusion b. An abrasion c. A laceration d. A clean wound