When placing a client on a bedpan, the nurse should instruct the client to move to a side-lying position and:
a. take several deep breaths before sitting on the bedpan
b. raise the hips as far as possible
c. pin the call light cord on the gown
d. roll onto the back while the bedpan is held
D
Assist the client to a side-lying position using the side rail for support. While holding the bedpan with one hand, help the client roll onto the back, while pushing against the bedpan to hold it in place.
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a. Client will return to pre-illness employment and activities of daily living. b. Client will be managed permanently on an inpatient basis due to the effects of his antipsychotic medications. c. Client will enter into a vocational training program and not experience an exacerbation of symptoms. d. Client will be able to live independently and purchase his own home.
Which of the following issues exists from communities using solid waste landfills to dispose of trash from private residences?
a. Landfills are too wasteful, as solid waste can be burned to produce energy. b. Methane gas may move through the soil to cause fire or explosions nearby. c. There is an ongoing need to purchase more land as landfills eventually fill up. d. People do not use landfills but dump their garbage anywhere they will not be seen.
John is a 4-week-old infant who has been diagnosed with chlamydial pneumonia. An appropriate treatment for his pneumonia would be:
1. Levofloxacin 2. Amoxicillin 3. Erythromycin 4. Cephalexin
Tips regarding nutrition that impact test taking are listed below. Which is not correct?
a. Plan to eat three well-balanced meals per day for at least three days before the exam. b. Plan foods for the day of the exam that do not cause intestinal distress or make you thirsty. c. Limit the amount of fluids you drink before the exam to minimize the potential for a full bladder midway through the exam. d. Fast the day before and/or the day of the exam for a clear mind.