As part of the care of a mechanically ventilated patient, the nurse provides oral and subglottic suctioning every 2 hours. What is the best rationale for this nursing action?
A) Stimulates cough and deep breathing
B) Reduces pulmonary microbial colonization
C) Maintains oral mucosal moisture
D) Part of Universal Precautions protocols
B
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Which of the following patients may require the use of an orthotic jacket to improve sitting stability and reduce trunk deformity resulting from a neurologic disorder?
A) A 14-year-old male with muscular dystrophy B) A 68-year-old female with Parkinson's disease C) A 45-year-old male with acute lateral sclerosis D) A 28-year-old female with multiple sclerosis
While completing the cardiovascular system health history, a patient tells the nurse about using four pillows at night to sleep. The nurse will use this information to further assess which area?
A) Chest pain B) Shortness of breath C) Palpitations D) Edema
The nurse reinforces that the multifocused goal of rehabilitation is to: (Select all that apply.)
a. promote new coping skills. b. teach adaptive living skills. c. focus on self-care for increased indepen-dence. d. improve quality of life. e. restore former level of function.
What does BMI measure?
a. height and weight b. body fat level c. weight and size d. fat distribution