Which factor determines how independent a client can become with elimination?
A. Complication of the medication regimen
B. Degree of manual dexterity
C. Consistency of the stool
D. Volume of urine
B
Being able to manage independently the steps involved in toileting requires a high degree of manual dexterity with regard to the arms and hands.
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A patient has been diagnosed with achalasia based on his history and diagnostic imaging results. The nurse should identify what risk diagnosis when planning the patient's care?
A) Risk for Aspiration Related to Inhalation of Gastric Contents B) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements Related to Impaired Absorption C) Risk for Decreased Cardiac Output Related to Vasovagal Response D) Risk for Impaired Verbal Communication Related to Oral Trauma
If interviews are being conducted, bring additional tape ____________, batteries, and ____________
Fill in the blank with correct word
The nurse manager is concerned with the safety of the staff as they transfer patients. Facility policy reinforces the principles of appropriate body mechanics, which include which of the fol-lowing? (Select all that apply.)
a. A wide base of support increases stability b. A higher center of gravity increases sta-bility c. Facing the direction of movement pre-vents abnormal twisting of the spine d. Pivoting requires less work than lifting e. Manually lift the patient in sections f. Dividing balanced activity between arms and the legs
You are caring for a client in the compensation stage of shock. You know that one of the body's mechanisms of compensation in this stage of shock is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. What does this system do?
A) Decreases peripheral blood flow B) Increases catecholamine secretion C) Increases the production of antidiuretic hormone D) Restores blood pressure