To prevent pressure ulcers, persons sitting in chairs need to shift their positions every:
a. 5 minutes.
b. 10 minutes.
c. 15 minutes.
d. 20 minutes.
C
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What action is most important for the nurse to teach the client who is at continuing risk for mild hypernatremia to take to prevent hypernatremia?
A. "Weigh yourself every morning and every night." B. "Check your pulse and rhythm every morning and every night." C. "Read the labels of all packaged foods to determine the sodium content." D. "When you prepare meals, try to bake or grill the food rather than frying it."
Angie weighs 43 kg. How many pounds is this?
A. 88 lb B. 94.6 lb C. 100 lb D. 19.5 lb
Amiodarone has been prescribed in a patient with a supraventricular dysrhythmia. Patient teaching should include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Notify your health-care provider immediately if you have visual change. 2. Monitor your own blood pressure and pulse daily. 3. Take a hot shower or bath if you feel dizzy. 4. Use a sunscreen on exposed body surfaces.
Which health care professional most likely performed an assessment of your client's swallowing, respiration, phonation, and language ability?
1. speech therapist 2. physical therapist 3. rehabilitation nurse 4. occupational therapist