A physician has ordered an aquathermia pad to treat a patient's deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower legs. Before applying heat therapy, a nurse should assess the patient for
1. Apical pulse.
2. Respiration.
3. Anorexia.
4. Cognitive level of function and orientation.
ANS: 4
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A grandmother visits the pediatric clinic with her daughter and 18-month-old granddaughter. The grandmother states, "I told my daughter she needs to get that baby potty trained. She is too old to be messing in her pants."
What is the best response the nurse can make? A) "To help with potty training, the child should be placed on the toilet in the morning." B) "The child should have fluids limited after 7:00 PM to help decrease the chance of nighttime accidents." C) "A child her age should have control of the bladder by now, but her bowels won't be trained until next year." D) "You should start potty training at age 2 to 3 years. At 18 months, she will not be ready to be potty trained."
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a. Treatment decisions are made conservatively. b. Disability and mortality are being reduced. c. Disparities in quality of care provided are increasing. d. Unnecessary tests, surgeries, and treatments are being ordered.
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A) Excite neural pathways B) Contribute to analgesia C) Cause muscle spasms D) Release neurotensin