A patient is diagnosed with a sprained right ankle. Which treatment should the nurse instruct the patient for the sprain?
A. Heat, rest, compression, and elevation
B. Pain medication
C. Protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation
D. Applying of a long leg cast
Answer: C
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A hospital nursing manager wishes to improve the cultural competence of the nurses working on the manager's unit. Which action by the manager would best accomplish this goal for this particular unit?
a. Collect information about the cultures seen most often. b. Ensure that written material is available in other languages. c. Provide incentives to complete training programs. d. Write policies and procedures for using interpreters.
Sulfasalazine is the recommended medication for treatment of Crohn's disease. Patient teaching should include:
a. taking medication 2 hours before meals. b. limiting fluid intake. c. ensuring adequate hydration to prevent crystallization in kidneys. d. increased effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
A client who is prescribed buspirone therapy also is receiving digoxin for heart failure. The nurse understands that this client would be at increased risk for which of the following?
A) Sedation B) Respiratory depression C) Digitalis toxicity D) Central nervous system depression
Which intervention addresses a guiding principle for creating an elder-friendly acute care facility?
a. Each bathroom is equipped with safety bars and low wattage lighting b. A client is asked when they would prefer to bathe; morning, afternoon or evening c. Televisions include a closed captioned function to assist the hearing impaired d. Families are encouraged to bring foods from home that are allowed on the individual's diet