A patient with severe osteoarthritis is having a surgical hip replacement. This is possible because of the type of joint found in the hip. What type is it?
A) pivot joint B) gliding joint C) ball-and-socket joint D) hinge joint
C
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A client has passed away on a care area. Who is responsible for properly identifying the body prior to transportation to the morgue?
a. The nurse b. The physician c. The nurse manager d. The family
What statement is an advantage of peritoneal dialysis compared with hemodialysis?
a. Protein loss is less extensive. b. Dietary limitations are not necessary. c. It is easy to learn and safe to perform. d. It is needed less frequently than hemodialysis.
A nurse in a hospital is assigned a new patient who only speaks Italian. The nurse knows that language is a big part of a person's identity, but it also contributes to their
A. Culture B. Ethnicity C. All of the above D. None of the above
The nurse is working with a client with a spinal cord injury and an indwelling urinary catheter. Maintaining patency of the catheter is critical to avoid autonomic dysreflexia from an extended bladder
The nurse is alerted to this complication if the client experiences: A. Pallor B. Skin dryness C. Hypotension D. Bradycardia