When transferring a person to or from the wheelchair:
a. The wheels must be locked
b. The person needs to stand on the foot-plates
c. The handgrips are held
d. The person is given needed accessories
A
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a. Low health risk b. Overweight c. Obese d. Morbidly obese
In second-degree and third-degree AV blocks, _____
a. P waves occur regularly b. every other P wave is dropped c. P waves are periodically dropped d. there are more QRS complexes than P waves
The nurse is planning care for a client recovering from an amputation. Which of the following should be included in this plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Provide pain medication 30 minutes before stump care. 2. Wash the stump daily with mild soap and warm water. 3. Allow the stump to dry open to the air for 10 minutes after washing. 4. Avoid massaging the stump. 5. Elevate the stump on a pillow. 6. Lie prone 10 to 20 minutes every day.
The nurse is collecting information about sickle cell disease for an upcoming seminar. What should the nurse include as common triggers for a sickle cell crisis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anesthesia b. Chemotherapy c. Severe infection d. Strenuous exercise e. Use of nasal oxygen f. Blood loss during surgery