A client is prescribed bed rest for several days. The nurse realizes that a therapeutic outcome of bed rest would be to:
a. enhance protein catabolism.
b. strengthen bones and joints
c. decrease the body's oxygen consumption.
d. facilitate lung expansion.
ANS: C
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A pregnant client reports concern about the development of reddish marks on her abdomen and breasts. The client asks about having a cream prescribed to help them disappear
Which information will the nurse include when providing education to the client regarding this inquiry? Select all that apply. 1. The stretch marks will fade but not disappear. 2. Cream will help the skin stay supple. 3. Cocoa butter lotions and creams will clear the marks completely. 4. The marks will lighten to a silvery tone after pregnancy. 5. Wearing supportive undergarments will help to support the skin and reduce the appearance of the marks.
What basic philosophy in the United States is relevant to health care?
a. Folk remedies b. Biomedical therapy c. Holistic therapy d. Spiritual intervention
The nurse is planning care to address ineffective airway clearance for a client with lung cancer. Which interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply
A) Increase fluid intake to 3000 mL per day. B) Turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 hours. C) Chest percussion every 8 hours D) Smoking cessation education E) Administer pneumococcal vaccine.
Which of the following would be considered level 1 research evidence when evaluating evidence for the establishment of IV site care and maintenance for a medical-surgical unit?
a. Case study review of dressings used at a similar-sized hospital b. Expert opinion of best dressings used in hospital settings c. Quasi-experimental study evaluating types of dressings used at selected hospitals d. Randomized clinical trial study conducted on types of dressings used in hospital settings