The most important way to prevent pressure ulcers is to
A. apply padding to the chair.
B. prevent incontinence.
C. turn residents every 3 hours.
D. keep pressure off bony prominences.
Answer: D
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Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list. Response 1. Loosen the bottom soiled linens behind the side-lying client and fan-fold them close to the client. Response 2. Pull linens from the center of the bed and make that side of the bed. Response 3. Make the side of the bed behind the client and tuck sheets under the client. Response 4. Position the client supine and place the clean top linen on the bed. Response 5. Remove the soiled linen from the bed.
A client is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. The nurse would instruct the client about which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply
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A condition that typically develops by the age of 45 years is:
a. presbyopia. b. hyperopia. c. myopia. d. astigmatism.