An important component of tertiary prevention is
a. Education
b. Prevention
c. Referral
d. Detection
ANS: C
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A. Have the student hold the dose and double-check the order with the provider. B. Inform the student that physiological changes in pregnancy require higher doses. C. Remind the student that large doses are needed to dissolve the existing clot. D. Tells the student to administer the dose and check results of the next laboratory draw.
When giving a subcutaneous injection to a very thin patient, how does the nurse alter the injection technique?
a. Using a 23-G needle b. Spreading the skin before injection c. Pinching up the skin and inserting the needle at a 90-degree angle d. Injecting the medicine quickly to reduce pain
Which treatments are used in biologically based practice? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dietary supplements b. Aromatherapy c. Herbal supplements d. EDTA
On the second postoperative day following herniated disk surgery, the client says, "My legs are numb. I thought surgery was going to fix my problems." The nurse's best response to explain the continued pain is
a. "Because of the surgery, there is some swelling, which should subside." b. "This pain is from the anesthesia and will subside by this afternoon." c. "This pain is positional and will subside if you roll over on your side." d. "You are probably moving around too much. I will raise the knee gatch."