Which assistive devices would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend for a terminal patient who is having difficulties with mobility? Select all that apply
1) Wheelchair
2) Walker
3) Bedside commode
4) Adult briefs
5) Blue pads
ANS: 1, 2, 3
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A) The patient will receive 25 to 50 mg/kg of body weight. B) The dose will be determined by the patient's response. C) The dose will be determined by body surface area. D) The patient will receive a one-time bolus followed by 100- to 150-mg doses.
The nurse is teaching a patient with a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. The patient is anxious and fears gaining weight with this condition. Which of the following would help this patient's learning process?
a. Allow the patient to go home and read the information. b. Let the patient watch television for 2 hours before teaching. c. Give the teaching sessions in a systematic manner. d. Only tell the patient what he wants to hear.
When using mediate or indirect percussion, which technique is appropriate?
a. Place the palmar surface of the nondomi-nant hand on the body surface, with the fingers held together. b. Place the palmar surface of the nondomi-nant hand on the body surface, with the fingers slightly spread apart. c. Place the ulnar surface of the nondomi-nant hand on the body surface, with the fingers together. d. Place the ulnar surface of the nondomi-nant hand on the body surface, with the fingers slightly spread apart.
A child diagnosed with hemophilia presents to the emergency department (ED) with multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. Which injury is the priority when conducting the nursing assessment?
1. Occipital hematoma 2. Radial fracture 3. Dislocated shoulder 4. Abdominal abrasions