Mr. Greer has had a stroke and is weak on his left side. Where will you place the chair when you assist him to transfer from the bed to the chair?
A. On his right side
B. Directly across from the bed
C. On his left side
D. With the back of the chair against the bed
Answer: A
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The nurse knows that which technique is best for assessing pain in a child who is 4 years of age?
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