The nurse understands that all soft tissue injuries require the nurse to assist with or instruct about: (Select all that apply.)
a. bed rest.
b. pain control.
c. immobilization.
d. activity restrictions.
e. prevention of recurrence.
B, C, D, E
All options listed are part of the care to a patient with a soft tissue injury except bed rest. Bed rest is not warranted with this type of injury.
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A. A change to a spiral or circular process B. A focus on more independent nursing actions C. A return to the nurse-as-expert model of care D. An emphasis on attaining a disease-free state
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1. beginning families. 2. families with young children. 3. families with adolescents. 4. families in later life.
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a. scheduling the evaluation during a time when anxiety level is high. b. becoming reactive when faced with constructive criticism. c. demonstrating defensiveness when discussing the evaluation with the supervisor. d. listening carefully during the evaluation and paraphrasing constructive criticism.
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Which are the best responses by the nurse for diseases that require special orders before cutting nails? 1 . Diabetes 2 . Peripheral vascular disease 3 . Hemophilia 4 . Very thickened nails A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4