A person in the prone position lies on his or her:
a. Back
b. Abdomen
c. Right side
d. Left side
B
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Within the public health system there has been an increased demand for medical, nursing, and social services. The nurse should recognize what phenomenon as the basis for this increased demand?
A) Increased use of complementary and alternative therapies B) The growing number of older adults in the United States C) The rise in income disparity in the United States D) Increasing profit potential for home health services
The nurse is planning a hypertension-prevention program. What should be the main focus of the nurse when presenting information?
a. Pharmacological treatment b. Surgical interventions available c. Patient education d. Reduction of aerobic exercise
A patient lives with a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia and receives frequent blood transfusions. The nurse should recognize the patient's consequent risk of what complication of treatment?
A) Hypovolemia B) Vitamin B12 deficiency C) Thrombocytopenia D) Iron overload
A clinician is conducting an assessment of a male client suspected of having a disorder of motor function. Which of the following assessment findings would suggest a possible upper motor neuron (UMN) lesion?
A) The client has decreased deep tendon reflexes. B) The client displays increased muscle tone. C) The client's muscles appear atrophied. D) The client displays weakness in the distal portions of his limbs.