One of your clients comes to the clinic for her regular physical. She complains that she has been having chronic back pain. The physician orders a series of tests. The results of the tests are negative
You decide to encourage the client to explore which of the following movement techniques? a. Yoga c. Alexander technique
b. Pilates d. Feldenkrais
C
Alexander technique is a form of body technique or postural therapy that works on proper alignment of head, neck, and spine. This alignment is thought to improve physical and psychologic well-being. Relearning better alignment and posture has been associated with reduction in chronic pain from previous injuries or poor posture.
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a. Teacher b. Collaborator c. Researcher d. Advocate
A nurse is reviewing goals from the Rural Health People 2010 program in anticipation of setting goals for the next decade. Which of the following is not one of the goals identified in Rural Healthy People 2010?
A. Increasing access to health care B. Reducing rates of diabetes C. Increasing oral health D. Reducing cancer rates
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a. Encourage fluid intake. b. Maintain a closed system. c. Secure the catheter to the patient's leg. d. Clamp the catheter for 1 hour each shift. e. Remove the catheter as soon as possible. f. Use sterile technique when emptying the drainage bag.
In providing a physical assessment of an 88-year-old patient, the nurse should:
a. do it as quickly as possible to prevent fatigue. b. assume that the patient will have disabilities. c. prepare to perform a mental status examination. d. always do the exam in the small exam room to prevent chills.