Hot applications are used with caution in which of the following conditions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pregnancy
b. Laminectomy sites
c. Malignancy
d. Spinal cord injury
A, B, C, D
Caution is used with heat therapy in cases of pregnancy, at laminectomy sites, with spinal cord injury, malignancy, or vascular insufficiency, and near the eyes or testes.
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a. "You should choose one parent to spend every night in the hospital while the other parent stays at home with the other children." b. "You could leave your hospitalized child for periods at night to be at home with the other children." c. "You should discourage the siblings from visiting because this could upset everyone in the family." d. "You could encourage a nightly phone call between the siblings as part of the bedtime routine."
Of what should the nurse remind the patient when discussing safety measures for the home environment?
a. Set the hot water heater to only 160° F. b. Turn on the cold water faucet first. c. Use small throw rugs on slippery wood floors. d. Put high-wattage bulbs into all lamps.
When reviewing several studies about Hispanic Americans and their use of mental health care facilities, the nurse notes that this cultural group tends to use all other resources before seeking help from mental health professionals
Which of the following would the nurse identify as a reason for this belief about many mental health facilities? A) Require periods of hospitalization B) Do not provide 24-hour emergency services C) Are not reimbursed by third party payers D) Do not accommodate their cultural needs