A nurse is caring for a client whose cast has just been taken off after the treatment of his
fractured hand. Which instruction should the nurse provide the client when performing
exercises after the cast has been taken off?
A) Maintain the same level of activity daily
B) Exercise past the point of pain for 10 minutes
C) Alter exercises as you see might be necessary to increase your activity
D) Monitor body cues of discomfort during exercise
D
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A) Nocturnal enuresis B) Risk for hyperkalemia C) Residual urine D) Glycosuria
When composing a letter of inquiry, which of the following would a community health nurse include?
A) Names and academic credentials of all the personnel who will be involved in implementing the program B) An extensive literature review of the evidence that supports the planned interventions C) Other funding sources for the project or program (prospective and committed) D) Lengthy description of the organization
Many medications are developed in hopes of treating cancer. Many of these cancer drugs work by:
1. Encouraging cell replication. 2. Forming new DNA. 3. Assisting in the repair of DNA damage. 4. Substituting the drug into the DNA of the cancer cell.
Whistle-blowing suggests a failure of organizational ethics exists due to which potential factor?
A) Most employees are unhappy with their work environment. B) Employees whistle-blow only if they are morally sensitized. C) Policies and procedures have not been in place to respond to staff concerns. D) The motive of most whistle-blowers is to cause trouble.