When the patient is sitting in a chair or wheelchair, the height of the patient's knees should be higher than the hips.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Brenda is barely arousable and begins to vomit when she returns to the critical care unit after surgery. The nurse positions her
A) with the head of the bed elevated 90 degrees. B) on her side with head and neck extended. C) in any position that she feels comfortable. D) in reverse Trendelenburg.
Which are major factors influencing the experience of aging?
a. Health, history, and sex b. Self-care needs and culture c. Self-fulfillment and self-esteem d. Society, culture, and marital status
An important consideration for the nurse who is communicating with a very young child is to
a. Speak loudly, clearly, and directly. b. Use transition objects, such as a puppet. c. Disguise own feelings, attitudes, and anxiety. d. Initiate contact with child when parent is not present.
A nonstress test is prescribed for a pregnant client, and the client asks the nurse about the procedure. Which of the following information will the nurse provide to the client?
1. "The fetus is challenged by uterine contractions to obtain the necessary infor-mation." 2. "The test is an invasive procedure and requires that you sign an informed con-sent." 3. "The test will take about 2 hours and will require close monitoring for 2 hours after the procedure is completed." 4. "An ultrasound transducer that records fetal heart activity is secured over the ab-domen where the fetal heart is heard most clearly."