When caring for a patient who is receiving sequential compression therapy,
A. the hosiery are removed only for bathing, then immediately reapplied.
B. turn the controller off and remove the hosiery every hour.
C. remove the hosiery every 24 hours for 30 minutes.
D. turn the power off and remove the hosiery every 4 hours.
Answer: D
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After administering an antiparkinson drug to a client, the nurse assesses the effectiveness of the drug. The nurse notes that the client's slow movements have improved. The nurse documents this as an improvement in which of the following?
A) Akathisia B) Bradykinesia C) Achalasia D) Choreiform movements
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
What congenital malformation is commonly linked to acute leukemia in children?
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