The negative impact of immobilization on a patient depends on the duration, degree, and type of _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
mobility limitation
Duration, degree, and type of mobility limitation have the greatest impact. The other choices may affect the impact of immobilization when the mobility limitation becomes an issue.
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The nurse recognizes that the subculture of health care:
1. Can be ignored when dealing with clients from one's culture. 2. Takes precedence over her own personal culture. 3. Affects thinking and cultural values. 4. Causes many nurses to view their personal cultures as more important.
The nurse is performing a cardiac assessment on a 65-year-old patient 3 days after her myocardial infarction (MI). Heart sounds are normal when she is supine, but when she is sitting and
leaning forward, the nurse hears a high-pitched, scratchy sound with the diaphragm of the stethoscope at the apex. It disappears on inspiration. The nurse suspects: a. Increased cardiac output. b. Another MI. c. Inflammation of the precordium. d. Ventricular hypertrophy resulting from muscle damage.
There are several definitions of a chronic disorder or disability. Which of these definitions may not apply for legal purposes?
A) A person can be temporarily disabled but later return to full functioning. B) People who are temporarily disabled can never return to full functioning. C) An injury or acute exacerbation cannot cause a temporary disability. D) Temporary disabilities are not common occurrences.
A client wants to increase the consumption of complex carbohydrates. Which food should the nurse suggest to this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Peaches b. Broccoli c. Fresh apples d. Fruit yogurt e. Sourdough rolls