MC Which one of the nursing interventions would not be done for a client with deep vein thrombosis?
A. Heparin therapy.
B. Warm, moist compresses.
C. Elevate foot of bed.
D. Minimal ambulation.
D
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A control group in an experiment is always the group that gets "care as usual."
A) True B) False
The nurse was discussing adequate nutritional requirements with the daughter of an elderly client
When the daughter asked about giving her father dietary supplements to ensure that he gets all the necessary nutrients, the nurse responded that older adults are at a greater risk of adverse side effects or drug-drug interactions if they use dietary supplements because: 1. The liver begins to lose effectiveness in the aging and results in alterations in metabolism. 2. The elderly are more likely to have problems with excretion of metabolic by-products. 3. The elderly are more likely to take the supplements incorrectly. 4. They are often taking numerous prescribed medications for several co-morbid conditions.
When a bariatric bed is used,
A) king size sheets are necessary for making the bed. B) the end of the bed can be removed so the patient can step out. C) avoid nylon sheets, which increase the risk of falls. D) the patient must be moved to the floor if CPR is necessary.
When evaluating a patient for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the nurse should be aware that the most common bacterial STI is:
a. Gonorrhea. c. Chlamydia. b. Syphilis. d. Candidiasis.