According to research findings, which site is preferred for measuring blood pressure when the nurse is unable to use the patient's upper arms?
a. Ankle
b. Thigh
c. Calf
d. Wrist
ANS: A
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A) "It usually happens about an hour after he falls asleep." B) "He will tell us about what happened in his dream." C) "He is completely unaware that we are there." D) "When we try to comfort him, he screams even more."
A nurse's ability to listen respectfully to a colleague's request for help at any point in time may vary with
A. How tired he is B. The IV pump alarm that keeps going off for no apparent reason C. His perception that his colleague is lazy D. All of the above
The presence of necrotic tissue enhances wound healing.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Many clients with eating disorders have difficulty translating their pain into words. Which ap-proach may be used to promote getting in touch with feelings and greater self-disclosure?
1. Personality inventory testing 2. Dance and movement therapy 3. Letter writing 4. Cooking and meal-planning classes