Encourage patient independence with activities of daily living.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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To maintain adequate tissue integrity to the lower legs of a patient with peripheral vascular disease, the nurse should encourage the patient to:
A) Use strong soaps to clean the feet. B) Avoid trimming toenails. C) Eat a low-protein diet. D) Wear sturdy, well-fitting shoes.
The process of assessing the financial strengths and weaknesses of an organization, identifying opportunities and threats, exploring external impacts, and formulating a financial reaction for the organization is ____
a. Annual financial analysis b. Long-range planning c. Organizational revenue critique d. Strategic financial planning
A nurse researcher is interested in the theory that stem cells are related to cancer development. Which factors would the researcher consider when planning a study?
1. The role of stem cells would be novel research in the field of cancer development. 2. Cancer stem cells are short-lived and therefore expensive to study. 3. The effects of cancer stem cells are likely limited to initiation of tumor growth. 4. Current research includes methods of differentiating cancer stem cells from normal stem cells.
A patient with heart failure who has been taking an ACE inhibitor, a thiazide diuretic, and a beta blocker for several months comes to the clinic for evaluation
As part of the ongoing assessment of this patient, the nurse will expect the provider to evaluate: a. complete blood count. b. ejection fraction. c. maximal exercise capacity. d. serum electrolyte levels.