____________________ are cloth or elastic bands that wrap around the body and support the body part or hold dressings in place.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Binders
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A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a patient who will soon undergo a cardiac bypass. The nurse's teaching plan includes exercises of the extremities. What is the purpose of teaching a patient leg exercises prior to surgery?
A) Leg exercises increase the patient's muscle mass postoperatively. B) Leg exercises improve circulation and prevent venous thrombosis. C) Leg exercises help to prevent pressure sores to the sacrum and heels. D) Leg exercise help increase the patient's level of consciousness after surgery.
Which of the following older adults with chronic conditions is most likely to have the greatest care needs?
A) An 80-year-old woman with varicose veins who has just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. B) A 74-year-old man with macular degeneration and type 1 diabetes. C) A 77-year-old man who has long-standing hypertension and is displaying early signs of chronic renal failure. D) An 84-year-old woman who lives with severe hearing loss and recurrent hemorrhoids.
The nurse is caring for a patient with head lice. The nurse practitioner orders malathion [Ovide] for treatment. What information should be provided to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Scalp irritation could occur." b. "The drug has a bad odor." c. "The lotion contains alcohol; use caution around fire." d. "Significant drug interactions can occur." e. "After applying the lotion to the scalp and hair, allow it to dry naturally."
An experienced nurse sees a new nurse using a procedure to change a dressing that is different from the one the experienced nurse is familiar with. What could be responsible for this new procedure?
1. The new nurse is performing the procedure wrong. 2. The experienced nurse has always performed the procedure wrong. 3. There are many ways to perform procedures. 4. The knowledge base is increasing because of new research, necessitating regular revisions in procedures.