When preparing to transfer a patient who is paralyzed from the bed to the chair, position the chair
A) on the patient's strongest side.
B) on the patient's weakest side.
C) so that it is facing the side of the bed.
D) in vertical alignment at the foot of the bed.
A
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A) Renin B) Parathyroid hormone (PTH) C) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) D) Epoetin
A patient with Cushing syndrome has been hospitalized after a fall. The dietician consulted works with the patient to improve the patient's nutritional intake. What foods should a patient with Cushing syndrome eat to optimize health? Select all that apply
A) Foods high in vitamin D B) Foods high in calories C) Foods high in protein D) Foods high in calcium E) Foods high in sodium
To reduce the incidence of falls in a skilled nursing unit, the nurse manager contacts the risk manager. Risk management is a process that attempts to identify potential hazards and:
a. Compensate for previous injuries. b. Eliminate these risks before anyone else is harmed. c. Supersede the need for staff members to file incident reports. d. Discipline staff members who have been involved in previous incident reports.
The nurse is caring for a client who has a new small-bore nasoduodenal tube for feedings. Which intervention most effectively prevents clogging of the tube?
a. Administering medications that have been thoroughly crushed and dissolved in cold water b. Flushing the feeding tube with 60 mL of cranberry juice or carbonated beverage four times daily c. Irrigating the tube with water before and after administration of medications using 20 to 30 mL d. Diluting the tube feeding to half-strength with cold water before infusion into the feeding tube