When assessing an older adult client with osteoporotic thinning and vertebral collapse, which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
A) Lordosis
B) Increased arm swing
C) Narrowed gait
D) Kyphosis
D
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The home care nurse is visiting a patient newly discharged home after a lobectomy. What would be most important for the home care nurse to assess?
A) Resumption of the patient's ADLs B) The family's willingness to care for the patient C) Nutritional status and fluid balance D) Signs and symptoms of respiratory complications
When the patient complains of a very painful urethritis, the home health nurse questions the patient about the use of (select all that apply):
1. bubble bath. 2. vitamin preparations. 3. herbal remedies. 4. vaginal sprays. 5. exercise machines.
The task to which nursing aides (nursing assistants) may be delegated is:
1. updating a nursing care plan. 2. developing a teaching plan. 3. weighing a patient. 4. evaluating pain medication responses.
What is the most likely cause for this fetal heart rate pattern?
a. Administration of an epidural for pain relief during labor b. Cord compression c. Breech position of fetus d. Administration of meperidine (Demerol) for pain relief during labor