Quadriplegia refers to paralysis of
a. one arm and one leg
b. both arms
c. both legs
d. both arms and both legs
d. both arms and both legs
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Which of the following do some persons living in long term care facilities use to cope with arthritic pain?
a. self-massage b. exercise c. positive thinking d. all of the above
The nurse is discussing breast self-examination with a 20-year-old patient. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further education?
1. "Lying down will help me to feel all of my breast tissue." 2. "A firm ridge in the lower curve of my breast is normal." 3. "I should examine my breasts on the first day of my menstrual period." 4. "The fact that I have breast implants does not negate my need to perform a monthly breast self-examination."
The nurse in the dermatology clinic is assessing a 39-year-old woman who has presented at the clinic with a lesion on her left inner thigh
The patient tells the nurse that she discovered the lesion one month ago and has noticed no changes in the color or size of the lesion. What would be the most appropriate teaching subject for this patient? A) Skin self-examination B) Signs and symptoms of melanoma C) Recognizing different types of lesions D) Protection from sun damage
Supportive care for the family of an infant who died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) includes
1. interviewing parents to determinethe cause of the SIDS incident. 2. allowing parents to hold,touch,androck the infant. 3. sheltering parents from the grief bynot giving them any personal items of the infant,such as footprints. 4. advising parents that an autopsy isnot necessary.