A teenager has had surgery to repair a ligament. She is on an aggressive physical therapy regimen. She is experiencing pain. During her physical therapy, the nurse instructs her on relaxation techniques. This health promotion activity allows for
A) Decreased infection
B) Increased flexion
C) Stress management
D) Decrease risk
Ans: C
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A) Oxygen reverses the formation of excess pleural fluid. B) Oxygen accelerates the rate of air resorption from the pleural space. C) Oxygen counteracts the hypoxemia associated with pneumothorax. D) Oxygen calms the patient.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is a Latter-Day Saint. The nurse is aware members of this faith may wear sacred undergarments. What intervention is appropriate for the nurse caring for this patient?
a. Instruct the patient to remove the undergarments b. Allow the patient to wear the undergarments only at night c. Allow the patient to wear the undergarments only during the day d. Remove the undergarments in emergency situations only
A researcher is looking particularly at the financial management of a health care system. What specific aspect of quality health care would this address?
a. Practice styles b. Process of care c. Quality of care d. Structure of care
A community health nurse is implementing a family planning program near a local inner city's schools. The nurse is engaging which type of health service?
A) Preventive program B) Health protection C) Health promotion D) Injury prevention