Friction commonly occurs when
A) dirt, oils, and perspiration are not removed from the skin.
B) the patient is positioned directly on a body prominence.
C) a patient is dragged across a sheet or other surface.
D) the patient is moved by using a lifting sheet.
C
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"How is this treatment supposed to help me?" The best reply would be "Electroconvulsive therapy a. probably increases the availability of brain neurotransmitters.". b. makes you confused and you forget why you're feeling depressed.". c. serves as a punishment so your own conscience can stop punishing you.". d. works by opening your mind to learning and applying new coping skills.".
A nursing instructor is teaching a class on conflict and conflict resolution. She relates to the class that conflict in an organization is important, and that an optimal level of conflict will generate:
a. Creativity, a problem-solving atmosphere, a weak team spirit, and motivation of its workers. b. Creativity, a staid atmosphere, a weak team spirit, and motivation of its workers. c. Creativity, a problem-solving atmosphere, a strong team spirit, and motivation for its workers. d. A bureaucratic atmosphere, a strong team spirit, and motivation for its workers.
A client is scheduled for genetic testing for the presence of oncogenes. Which client statement would the nurse interpret an indicating that more education is needed regarding this testing?
1. "Oncogenes support the development of proto-oncogenes that initiate tumor growth." 2. "The test is looking for a factor that could be causing my cancer to grow." 3. "The results of this test may help my health care team choose which medications I should take." 4. "This test may help my health care team find out why the medication I have been taking is not killing my cancer cells."
The goal of home health nursing is to
1. Provide direct care to the client in the home 2. Maximize the client's level of independence 3. Provide case management services 4. Coordinate care in the home