MC Proper application of a back brace includes
A. Maintaining it in place 24 hours a day.
B. Applying it with client supine.
C. Applying it over clothing.
D. Applying it with the client standing.
B
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After an acute exacerbation of COPD, the nurse prepares an older adult for discharge to home. Which is the most important patient teaching for the nurse to include for the prevention of hos-pitalizations for exacerbations of COPD?
a. Ease breathing by sitting upright. b. Use low-flow oxygen for dyspnea. c. Avoid sick people and wash hands. d. Eat nutrient- and calorie-dense foods.
Which of these statements about a nurse who has never had chickenpox caring for a client with herpes zoster during the draining, open lesions phase of the illness is TRUE?
a. The nurse is at risk of contracting herpes zoster. b. The nurse could contract herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2. c. The nurse may develop chickenpox as a result of this exposure. d. The nurse would not be at risk for developing any condition if consistently using universal precautions.
Why is it crucial to understand the organizational structure of a community as well as its leadership?
A. Informal leaders may have to be convinced of the need for change before an intervention can be successful. B. The nurse may ask the identified leaders for leadership of health promotion programs. C. The nurse will want to know political priorities before deciding on any actions to be taken. D. The nurse's agency will want the approval of the elected governing body before making decisions about health priorities.
After obtaining a wheelchair weight, you should subtract the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).