When assisting a patient with a tub bath, you should
A. drape the genital area with a towel for modesty.
B. drape a bath blanket horizontally around the patient.
C. remove the drapes before the patient gets into the tub.
D. put a towel around the patient's shoulders for warmth.
Answer: A
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a. "We need to determine the areas of tenderness before using percussion and palpation." b. "Auscultation prevents distortion of bowel sounds that might occur after percussion and palpation." c. "Auscultation allows the patient more time to relax and therefore be more comfortable with the physical examination." d. "Auscultation prevents distortion of vascular sounds, such as bruits and hums, that might occur after percussion and palpation."
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A) Request that the healthcare provider prescribe an appetite stimulant. B) Request a dietician to discuss the client's dietary preferences. C) Encourage the client to eat the food provided on the meal trays. D) Explain that the client will be returning home soon and can resume a preferred diet.
Immediately following the forceps-assisted birth of an infant, the nurse should:
a. Assess the infant for signs of trauma. b. Give the infant prophylactic antibiotics. c. Apply a cold pack to the infant's scalp. d. Measure the circumference of the infant's head.
Which of the following signs and symptoms are observed in a client with premature ventricular contractions?
A) Fluttering B) Nausea C) Hypotension D) Fever