The patient who has had a below-the-knee amputation is at risk for development of a/an ____________________ if the knee is positioned in a state of flexion.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
contracture
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a. based on words rather than numbers. b. easy and straightforward to interpret. c. gathered quickly from large numbers of people. d. precisely analyzed on a computer.
The nurse explains that a lumbar puncture is most helpful as a diagnostic tool for a new stroke patient, because it can help determine if the stroke:
1. is lacunar. 2. is hemorrhagic or embolic. 3. is complete or in evolution. 4. will result in paralysis.
A confused client is hospitalized for possible pneumonia and is admitted from the emergency department with an indwelling catheter in place. During interdisciplinary rounds the following day, what question by the nurse takes priority?
a. "Do you want daily weights on this client?" b. "Will the client be able to return home?" c. "Can we discontinue the in-dwelling ca-theter?" d. "Should we get another chest x-ray to-day?"
Find the total time to infuse: ___________. Ordered: 250 mL D5LR @ 10 mL/h using an infusion
pump. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word