After hip replacement surgery, the patient should be instructed to
A) use the trapeze and lift by pushing down with the affected leg.
B) keep the legs in a position of abduction as much as possible.
C) avoid crossing the legs when in the bed or chair.
D) maintain the extremity in flexion as much as possible.
B
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When performing an abdominal assessment, the nurse should follow which examination sequence?
A) Inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation B) Inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion C) Inspection, percussion, palpation, and auscultation D) Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation
The nursing instructor asks the students to demonstrate proper hand-washing techniques, as established by the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Which technique, used by one of the students, indicates a need for further teaching? a. The student cleanses hand with warm water and antimicrobial soap after cleaning a bedpan. b. The student cleanses hands with hand gel after giving a patient a glass of water. c. The student cleanses visibly dirty hands with an alcohol-based hand rub. d. The student cleanses hands with an alcohol-based hand rub prior to obtaining a blood pressure.
Which client is at greatest risk for dehydration?
A. The younger adult client with immobility B. The older adult client receiving hypotonic IV fluid C. The younger adult client receiving hypertonic IV fluid D. The older adult client with cognitive impairment
A patient is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) to induce labor. During administration of this medication, the nurse will also implement which action?
a. Giving magnesium sulfate along with the oxytocin b. Administering the medication in an intravenous (IV) bolus c. Administering the medication with an IV infusion pump d. Monitoring fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs every 6 hours