A nurse explains to a patient that following surgery a continuous passive motion machine will be used to promote healing. What are the benefits of using this machine? Select all that apply
A) Healing fractures
B) Healing joints
C) Healing a hematoma
D) Improving circulation
E) Improving range-of-motion
F) Improving respiratory rate
B, D, E
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The Joint Commission requires which type of assessment be performed on all patients?
1) Functional ability 2) Pain 3) Cultural 4) Wellness
The following are nursing care measures commonly offered to women in labor. Which nursing measure reflects application of the gate control theory?
1. Massage the woman's back. 2. Change the woman's position. 3. Give the prescribed medication. 4. Encourage the woman to rest between contractions.
A patient is scheduled for the surgical removal of dead tissue associated with the condition gas gangrene. A nurse identifies this process as ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
A mother of a 3-year-old hospitalized with lead poisoning asks the nurse to explain the treatment for her daughter. The nurse's explanation is based on the knowledge that lead poisoning is treated with:
A. Gastric lavage B. Chelating agents C. Antiemetics D. Activated charcoal