A nurse is caring for an elderly client diagnosed with a broken pelvis after a fishing accident. The client has been in the ICU on bedrest for the past 2 weeks. What can this client do to prevent loss of lean body mass?
A) Isometric exercises
B) Ingest protein
C) Increase kilocalories
D) Increase fats
A) Isometric exercises
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a. Subcultural theory b. Wear-and-tear theory c. Developmental tasks theory d. Continuity theory
The nurse has a strong personal belief that life begins at conception. Can this nurse legally refuse to assist with an abortion?
1. Yes, but only if there is no health danger to the mother if the abortion is not performed. 2. Yes; most states have conscience clauses or provisions to protect the nurse in this situation. 3. No; if the nurse has willingly taken a job where assisting with an abortion is a possibility, he or she cannot refuse to assist. 4. No; because abortions are considered medical procedures, the nurse is ethically required to assist.
The nurse takes into consideration that the period of time during which there is the greatest chance that aerosolized anthrax could be inhaled after a terrorist attack would be _____ the at-tack
a. the day of b. the day after c. 2 days after d. 7 days after
A client has been taking medication for back pain for several months, and has seen several different healthcare providers in efforts to receive pain medication. The nurse is concerned that the client is exhibiting:
1. Tolerance. 2. Addiction. 3. Physical dependence. 4. Pseudoaddiction.