A nurse is teaching a preoperative patient how to cough effectively. What can the nurse tell the patient to do to facilitate coughing?
A) "Hold a pillow or folded bath blanket over the incision."
B) "Get up and walk before you try to cough."
C) "It would be best if you do not cough until you feel better."
D) "When you cough, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue."
A
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Which of these normal changes occurring in the urinary system with aging may contribute to an older adult female client developing cystitis?
a. decreased bladder capacity b. weakening of bladder and perineal muscles resulting in the inability to empty the bladder c. development of stress incontinence d. decreased renal function
A client has septic arthritis of the knee and the inflammation is beginning to subside. The best nursing action to prevent joint contractures at this point is to
a. encourage the client to get out of bed and ambulate. b. have physical therapy plan an active ROM regimen. c. immobilize the joint in a sling until the infection resolves. d. provide passive ROM for the affected joint.
Identify the household measure: 5 gtt
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements accurately describes an aspect of home healthcare?
A) Home healthcare is illness care provided at home. B) Home healthcare is setting up a hospital in the home. C) Home healthcare is designed for people with chronic, not acute illness. D) Home healthcare is provided for people of all ages in various settings.