Advise the patient not to scratch down inside the cast with anything, as this can cause infection to occur
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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After a nervous system examination, the nurse determines that patient is at risk for a stroke. What should the nurse instruct the patient at this time? (Select all that apply.)
A) The importance of smoking cessation B) Taking prescribed antihypertensive medication C) Reducing exercise D) The warning signs of a stroke E) Control blood glucose levels in diabetes
The patient has a urinary tract infection and experiences an episode of urinary incontinence. This is classified as what type of urinary incontinence?
a. transient c. stress b. chronic d. unstable
Which tools are not anticipated when conducting a newborn assessment?
1) Tape measure 2) Goniometer 3) Stethoscope 4) Otoscope
Precipitating stressors are stimuli that:
a. society views as being deviant or troublesome. b. the family views as disruptive or burdensome. c. the patient views as challenging, threatening, or demanding. d. the nurse views as noxious, overwhelming, or culturally unacceptable.