The primary discipline that assists patients to relearn activities of daily living is
A. physical therapy.
B. speech therapy.
C. occupational therapy.
D. respiratory therapy.
Answer: C
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A patient's cardiac monitor reveals a regular rhythm with a rate of 240 beats per minute. No P waves are distinguishable. The patient is alert and says, "My heart is racing." What nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Gather equipment to begin anticoagulant therapy. 2. Defibrillate the patient. 3. Prepare the patient for immediate cardioversion. 4. Ask the patient to bear down as if moving the bowels.
The client whose father and uncle died of colorectal cancer asks the nurse how to modify a diet to reduce the risk of this cancer. The nurse can suggest
a. decreasing consumption of alcohol. b. decreasing consumption of unrefined whole-grain products. c. increasing consumption of organ meats. d. increasing consumption of vitamin A.
Some major characteristics of nurse entrepreneurs are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?
a. visionary and self motivated b. risk takers and have common sense c. self-confident and aggressive d. market driven with good financial foresight
The educator has discussed with nursing staff the importance of recognizing the culturally specific roles and relationships that exist within a family. Which statement made by a nurse indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "The familial title of the family member will indicate what role they have." B. "A family member's age is significant when it comes to cultural roles and relationships." C. "The family member who has the highest educational level has the most significant role." D. "A family member's occupation will indicate what family role they have."