The nurse is teaching a client how to use a cane while rehabilitating from a left leg injury. The nurse should advise this client to place the cane on which side of the body?
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: Right
Rationale : The cane should be placed on the stronger side of the body, in this case the right side. This provides maximum support and the best body alignment.
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A 74-year-old adult is experiencing dumping syndrome after gastric resection surgery. The nurse caring for the patient instructs the patient to
a. stop smoking. b. abstain from beverages that contain caffeine. c. eat three low-carbohydrate meals daily. d. drink only between meals.
A nurse is caring for an older adult with constipation. What should the nurse encourage the client to increase in the diet?
A) Meat B) Bran C) Eggs D) Milk
The hospital's quality improvement department focuses on measuring structure, process, and outcomes and identifying errors and hazards in the care provided
What other foci should the department develop to become an effective quality improvement program? Select all that apply. 1. Assessing current practices and comparing them to what is done in other facilities. 2. Designing and testing interventions to improve quality. 3. Finding better resources for funding of initiatives. 4. Helping practitioners identify methods of improving personal practice. 5. Helping the facility recruit and retain qualified nurses.