A nurse is caring for a client who has had a fracture. How can the nurse prepare the
client to use crutches while still in bed?
A) Perform passive range-of-motion exercises
B) Assist in exercising the joints in the body
C) Teach appropriate crutch-walking gait
D) Teach the use of short crutches
D
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1. A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.
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A) Get monthly immunizations against infections B) Wear a mask when caring for the client C) Wear sterile gloves when touching the client D) Avoid all physical contact with the client
The nurse is teaching a client how to apply eye medication. Which is the correct technique for applying ointment into the eye?
a. From the middle out b. From the inner canthus to the outer can-thus c. From the outer canthus to the inner can-thus d. Against the inner aspect of the eyelid
A patient on HAART that includes neviripine (Viramune) has all of the following side effects. Which one should you report to the prescriber immediately?
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