The nursing assistant prevents pressure ulcers by
A) turning the patient at least every 4 hours.
B) using very warm water and friction for bathing.
C) avoiding pressure, shearing, and friction.
D) assisting the patient to be in the chair instead of the bed.
C
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a. Serotonin receptor agonists b. Phenothiazines c. Anticholinergics d. Thioxanthenes e. Benzodiazepines
A 71-year-old patient has primary responsibility for a 47-year-old son, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia. The patient is concerned that her health is suffering from the aggravation she feels because her son is reluctant to take his medication and complains about the food she prepares for him. She is also worried about what will happen to him is she does become ill. Which factor will the nurse discuss with the patient?
a. Depression b. Elder abuse c. Palliative care d. Caregiver burden
When spoon-feeding a patient who has had a stroke,
A. place foods as far back on the tongue as possible. B. direct food to the unaffected side of the mouth. C. direct food to the affected side of the mouth. D. always use a syringe for feeding.
When assessing a patient's report of experiencing "problems sleeping," the nurse gathers data related to which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. The patient has difficulty falling asleep. b. The patient wakes up frequently during the night. c. The patient finds it difficult to stay asleep. d. The patient experiences vivid dreams while sleeping. e. The patient has taken sleeping medication in the past.