When moving and positioning the obese patient,
A. at least six workers will be necessary to prevent injuries.
B. maintaining good body alignment is very important.
C. one worker pulls up under the arms, while another moves the legs.
D. a queen- or king-size sheet will be necessary to use as a lift sheet.
Answer: B
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Which of the following statements by a nursing student indicates the need for further training on the use of CAM techniques?
1. "I should practice deep breathing exercises before trying to teach a client how to use them." 2. "Massage therapy can help alleviate pain for clients with cancer." 3. "It is important to assess the client's motivation to participate in treatment before beginning." 4. "These techniques should be used for all clients."
The nurse is performing an assessment on a newly admitted patient. What questions will the nurse ask to assess the patient's biological domain? Select all that apply
1. "How old are you?" 2. "Are you experiencing any pain today?" 3. "Can you tell me what year it is?" 4. "Are you having any thoughts of suicide?" 5. "Do you have a history of cardiac disease?"
The nurse is planning care for a hospitalized preschool-aged child. Which should the nurse plan to ensure atraumatic care?
a. Limit explanation of procedures because the child is preschool aged. b. Ask that all family members leave the room when performing procedures. c. Allow the child to choose the type of juice to drink with the administration of oral medications. d. Explain that EMLA cream cannot be used for the morning lab draw because there is not time for it to be effective.
Which action most effectively demonstrates that a new staff member understands the role of scrub nurse?
a. Documents all patient care accurately b. Labels all specimens to send to the lab c. Keeps both hands above the operating table level d. Takes the patient to the postanesthesia recovery area