A client with RA has severe pain and swelling of the joints in both hands. Range-of-motion exercises for this client should be:
a. passively performed by the nurse
b. avoided if the client reports discomfort
c. preceded by the application of heat or cold
d gradually increased to improve mobility and independence
Answer: c. preceded by the application of heat or cold
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a. external monitor. b. fetal monitor. c. maternal monitor. d. internal monitor.
A patient with dark skin has been admitted for treatment of anemia. The nurse would plan which physical assessments for pallor in this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Assess for areas of vitiligo. 2. Look for an ashen appearance. 3. Inspect the palpebral conjunctiva. 4. Assess the color of the earlobes. 5. Inspect the sclera.
The nurse is working with a group of recent immigrants from a country that practices female genital mutilation (FGM)
In order to be effective in teaching about gynecologic care in the United States, the nurse must keep which issues in mind? (Select all that apply.) A. Women may undergo FGM willingly to support the status quo of society. B. Women may undergo the procedure to be considered for marriage. C. Societies that practice FGM view women as having equal rights with men. D. FGM is usually done during infancy so women have no memory of the procedure. E. Women will view the term female genital mutilation as culturally appropriate.
For oral administration, amoxicillin is preferred over ampicillin because it:
1. is available in more dosage formulations. 2. is less likely to cause allergic reactions. 3. works better with aminoglycosides. 4. is more acid resistant.