According to OSHA, which of the following activities is related to back injuries in nursing centers?
a. Moving a person who is calm and able to assist
b. Repositioning a person in a bed or chair with someone assisting
c. Bending to bathe a person or to change linens
d. Using a mechanical lift following the manufacturer's instructions
C
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The nurse is creating a care plan for a patient diagnosed with HF. When addressing the problem of anxiety, what interventions should the nurse include in the care plan? Select all that apply
A) Facilitate the presence of friends and family whenever possible. B) Teach the patient about the harmful effects of anxiety on cardiac function. C) Provide supplemental oxygen, as needed. D) Provide validation of the patient's expressions of anxiety. E) Administer benzodiazepines two to three times daily.
Referring to a patient as Hispanic or Mexican can contribute to:
a. stereotypes. b. cultural competency. c. spiritual competency. d. diversity.
A postoperative patient's nasogastric drainage has been 500 mL in the last 8 hours. The nurse would assess this patient for findings associated with which acid-base imbalance?
1. Metabolic alkalosis 2. Metabolic acidosis 3. Respiratory acidosis 4. Respiratory alkalosis
The school nurse knows that dating is a milestone for adolescents. Which of the following statements accurately describes a trend in teen dating?
A) Most late adolescents spend more time in activities with mixed-sex groups, such as dances and parties, than they do dating as a couple. B) Most teens have been involved in at least one romantic relationship by middle adolescence. C) Teens that date frequently report slightly lower levels of self-esteem and decreased autonomy. D) Homosexual behavior as a teen usually indicates that the adolescent will maintain a homosexual orientation.