__________ is the ability to see only half of the normal visual field
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Hemianopia
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The nurse at an assisted-living facility uses the Exercise and Screening for You (EASY) tool to plan an exercise program for a female resident who is in good health except that her height has decreased ? inch
Which exercise safety tip from EASY calls for the nurse to assess the resident before planning care? a. Do not exercise a red, warm, or swollen joint. b. Avoid stretches that cause you to bend at the waist. c. Evaluate your surroundings for outdoor exercising. d. Begin by warming up with low-to-moderate exercises.
A frail, elderly patient admitted with dehydration to a medical-surgical unit is exhibiting confusion, distractibility, memory loss, and irritability. What is most important for the nurse to do?
a. Recognize these symptoms as signs of normal, physiologic aging. b. Obtain a urine specimen before notifying the primary care provider. c. Be sure she is placed in a room occupied with another patient. d. Interview the patient to screen for clinical depression.
Risk for constipation related to impaired gastric motility is added to the nursing care plan of a client with a spinal cord injury (SCI). The nurse identifies appropriate nursing interventions as: Select all that apply
1. Administer stool softener as prescribed. 2. Institute mechanical stimulation to initiate bowel evacuation. 3. Encourage diet that includes high-fiber foods daily. 4. Encourage fluid intake of 8 to 10 cups daily. 5. Check each stool for occult blood.
Why is it important for the nurse to teach and role model proper body mechanics?
A) to ensure knowledgeable patient care B) to promote health and prevent illness C) to prevent unnecessary insurance claims D) to demonstrate knowledge and skills