Traction is used to immobilize a fracture. This is done by:
a. Applying a steady pull in two directions
b. Inserting wires and pins
c. Inserting a prosthesis
d. Applying a stockinette
A
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Which option represents the highest level of collaboration?
1. The nurse, physician, and dietician have communicated individually with the client. 2. The nurse, physician, and dietician have all written an individual plan of care and included it in the client's medical record. 3. The nurse and physician have discussed the nutritional needs of the client and have referred the patient to the dietician for a nutritional plan and teaching. 4. The physician wrote a medical order for the nurse to contact dietary for a consult.
A client tells the nurse that he rarely drinks straight water. The nurse realizes that all of the following are true about water, EXCEPT:
a. the normal daily turnover of water is 4% of an adult's total body weight. b. water is the most abundant nutrient in the body. c. body water increases as body fat increases. d. body water decreases with aging.
"Baby boomers" is a term used to classify which of the following persons?
a. Those who entered school in 1945 b. Those who served in the military in World War II c. Those who were born between 1946 and 1964 d. Those who were eligible for Social Security benefits in 2000
What is the recommended drink for athletes during practice and competition?
a. Sports drinks to replace carbohydrates b. Cold water for gastrointestinal tract rapid absorption c. Carbonated beverages to help with acid–base balance d. Enhanced performance carbohydrate–electrolyte drinks