The nurse is concerned that the patient may fall while he is ambulating. To help her maintain control while the patient walks, the nurse may apply a ______________ around the patient's waist
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
gait belt
A gait belt encircles a patient's waist and has space for the nurse to hold while the patient walks. This gives the nurse better control and helps to prevent injury.
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A. Asks partner to hold the baby so she can sleep B. Holds and comforts the infant when fussy C. Makes eye contact with the infant D. States that her mother will help with infant care
A nurse would be MOST concerned about injury risk for clients in which age group?
a. newborn c. adolescents and young adults b. toddlers and preschoolers d. adults of middle or advanced age
Convert 35 centimeters to an equivalent amount in inches
1. 87.5 inches 2. 15.9 inches 3. 77 inches 4. 14 inches
The acquisition, harboring, and trade of persons through force, threat, deception, or other forms of coercion with the aim of exploiting them is called:
a. racism. c. domestic violence. b. human trafficking. d. poverty.