When the nurse plans for the progressive mobilization of a hemiplegic, the nurse will consider the patient's ability to: (Select all that apply.)
a. move limbs.
b. change position in bed independently.
c. transfer self from bed to chair.
d. perform all activities of daily living inde-pendently.
e. walk.
A, B, C, E
All options listed are abilities that must be assessed before an effective progressive mobilization plan can be designed.
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One way for you, as an LPN, to be empowered would be to: (Select all that apply.)
1. run for political office in your community. 2. volunteer to work extra shifts. 3. join your professional organization. 4. find ways to become involved in LPN issues. 5. always know what to do and never ask questions.
A client is being discharged after being treated with nitroglycerin for an acute anginal attack. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client regarding the administration of nitroglycerin ointment?
A) Apply a thick layer of the ointment. B) Rub the ointment onto the skin. C) Use an applicator for applying the ointment. D) Apply on the same site during every application.
When conducting a health assessment, which finding would be recorded as crackles?
a. High-pitched sounds in the lung bases on inspiration b. Continuous low-pitched snoring sounds over major bronchi c. Squeaky musical sounds on expiration d. Coarse grating sounds on inspiration and expiration
There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves in the nervous system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.