A client in her third trimester complains of leg cramps. The nurse should instruct her to do which of the following?
A) Wear shoes with low heels.
B) Apply heat to muscles.
C) Rise slowly from a chair or couch.
D) Avoid tight stockings.
B
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The day surgery nurse provides written discharge instructions that should include: (Select all that apply.)
a. when to resume normal activity. b. signs and symptoms to report. c. a list of probable complications. d. the telephone number of the surgeon's office. e. the need to delay driving and decision making.
The ANA's proposal for entry level for professional practice initiated debate among nurses. Which of the following would be at greatest risk if the ANA proposal were implemented?
A) An RN with a BSN who is a staff nurse B) An RN with a diploma who works overtime C) An RN with an associate degree who has a head nurse position D) An RN with an associate degree who is currently in school
The nurse is caring for a client with a Levin GI suction tube. Which of the following is a recommended nursing care guideline for this type of tube?
A) Irrigate tube frequently with small amounts of saline or air to keep it patent. B) Clear the air port with air to keep it open and keep the distal tip from the wall of the stomach. C) Provide nasotracheal suctioning because swallowing is impossible. D) Use a humidifier to keep the skin and secretions moist.
MC Nondisposable equipment can be sterilized by boiling the equipment in
A. Prepared normal saline solution. B. A pan with inch tap water. C. Water for 20 minutes. D. Jar containing tap water.