You assist a patient onto the bedpan. How should you position the person?
a. In a sitting position
b. On the person's left side
c. On the person's right side
d. Supine
D
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The economic stability of individuals or families can determine whether they are willing to seek preventive care or screening examinations. Which statements about screening examinations are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. Free or low-cost screening ensures patient screening. b. People may not screen due to fear of testing positive. c. Early screening ensures minimal treatment costs d. Employment stability is enhanced by early screening. e. Treatment of disorders often means lost wages.
After a forceps-assisted birth, the mother is observed to have continuous bright red lochia but a firm fundus. What other data would indicate the presence of a potential vaginal wall hematoma?
a. Mild, intermittent perineal pain b. Edema and discoloration of the labia and perineum c. Lack of an episiotomy d. Lack of pain in the perineal area
In reviewing a patient's chart to determine whether she has progressed from HIV disease to AIDS, the nurse should look for
a. CD4+ count below 500, chronic fatigue, night sweats. b. HIV-positive test result, CD4+ count below 200, history of opportunistic disease. c. weight loss, persistent generalized lymphadenopathy, chronic diarrhea. d. fever, chills, CD4+ count below 200.