Range-of-motion exercises are an important part of the care of a patient who has suffered a cerebrovascular accident
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A patient with diabetes is attending a class on the prevention of associated diseases. What action should the patient perform to reduce the risk of osteomyelitis?
A) Increase calcium and vitamin intake. B) Perform meticulous foot care. C) Exercise 3 to 4 times weekly for at least 30 minutes. D) Take corticosteroids as ordered.
The nurse says, "I don't want to take care of these patients anymore. I spend my whole day getting patients up to the bathroom or to the bedside chair. My back hurts so badly by the end of my shift
" How should the nurse manager interpret this statement? 1. This nurse is likely burned out and needs a few days off work. 2. The nurse should be transferred to a different unit. 3. Additional assessment of the meaning of this statement is necessary. 4. The nurse should be educated about use of lift equipment.
A depressed adult is hospitalized after a suicide attempt
The patient receives an antidepressant medication, is closely supervised, attends a variety of group therapies and activities, watches television during free time, and talks to visitors in the evening. Which additional intervention is needed in the patient's care? a. Milieu therapy b. Adequate drug therapy c. Increased contact with significant others d. Meaningful communication with nursing staff
A patient tells the nurse that he's stopped "hanging out with his former friends" and has started going to the gym after work to avoid the temptation of taking drugs
The nurse realizes this patient is achieving which of the following outcomes? 1. Risk reduction with lifestyle changes 2. Total and permanent abstinence from drugs 3. Live a drug-free life 4. Deny the existence of drugs in society