When performing visual acuity testing you should record
When testing visual acuity, the clinician should test both distance and near acuity. For near acuity testing, the clinician can use single objects; numbers, words or letters as well as continuous text print. When doing near acuity testing, always document the working distance that the near testing was done at, if different than a standard 16-inch or 40 centimeter working distance.
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The registered nurse has delegated the task of ambulating a patient who has a history of unexpected falls to two nursing assistants
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The nurse is discussing bariatric surgery complications with a patient. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of a common side effect of the procedure?
a. "I understand that gastric ulcers frequently occur in patients who have bariatric surgery." b. "Gallstones are a common occurrence in patients who have bariatric surgery." c. "I know an umbilical hernia might happen after I have bariatric surgery." d. "Unfortunately I may experience gastritis after having bariatric surgery."