Canadian crutches are used by patients with
A. weakness in one or both legs.
B. fractures.
C. paralysis on one side of the body.
D. weakness in one or both arms.
Answer: A
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a. "I use bobby pins to remove excessive ear wax." b. "I use soap and a warm cloth to clean the outside of my ear." c. "My doctor sometimes gives me oil drops for my ears." d. "I never use Q-Tips."
The nurse is planning immediate postoperative care for an infant after a cleft-lip repair. Which of the following should the plan include?
A) Encourage use of pacifier after surgery. B) Allow the infant to be as active as possible after surgery. C) Pain medication should be given on a routine basis. D) Crying is good for the infant to decrease risk of pneumonia after anesthetic.
Which of the following does the nursing student learn about professional socialization? (Select all that apply.)
a. Everyday experiences are vital for professional socialization. b. Interaction with peers can have a positive or negative effect. c. Knowledge, skills, and behaviors contribute to socialization. d. Norms and values are more important than skill to socialization. e. Socialization happens during a memorable event in time.
The nurse is helping to conduct a group therapy session. During the session, a male client threatens to act out physically and states that he will punch another member of the group. Which of the following is the appropriate initial nursing action?
1. Tell the client that he must leave immediately. 2. Call security to come to the session immediately. 3. Tell the client that he can talk about his anger but cannot act on it in during the group session. 4. Tell the client that if he hits another client, he will be restrained and placed in se-clusion.