The nurse is helping a 56-year-old homeless woman develop a plan for after discharge. Which of the following would be most appropriate to include?
A) Contacting the woman's daughter as a possible source of support after the client's discharge
B) Contacting the woman's parents as a possible source of support after the client's discharge
C) Providing the woman with a three-ring binder full of resources that will promote independent living
D) Providing the woman with telephone numbers of various local health care insurance companies
A
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a. Apply soothing lotion to the residual limb before replacing the prosthesis. b. Dampen the prosthetic limb sock to hy-drate and cool the residual limb. c. Pad the socket with lamb's wool and re-place the prosthesis. d. Leave the prosthesis off and notify physi-cian.
A new mother is ambivalent about breastfeeding and agrees to do it for at least 3 months. What response should the nurse provide to the patient at this time that would support the 2020 National Health Goals?
A) Breastfeeding helps the mother return to prepregnancy weight faster. B) Three months is the recommended time frame for the baby's nutrition. C) Breast milk can be donated so that preterm infants can have additional nutrition. D) Six months to 1 year of age is the best time frame to support the baby's growth needs.
The client with prostate cancer says that he is now having a lot of pain in his lower back and legs. What problem should the nurse suspect is related to this symptom?
A. Arthritis B. Urinary retention C. Metastasis to the bone D. Muscle atrophy from inactivity
Microorganisms can be transmitted by
a. food, water, animals, and insects b. eating and drinking utensils c. personal care d. all of these