Which of the following is an accurate step in the procedure for giving a patient a back massage?
A) Using a light, gliding stroke, apply lotion to the patient's shoulders, back, and sacral area.
B) Start by placing hands beside each other at the top of the patient's spine and stroke downward to the buttocks in slow, continuous strokes.
C) Massage the patient's shoulder, entire back, areas over iliac crests, and sacrum with deep, penetrating up-and-down motions.
D) Knead the patient's skin using effleurage (gently alternating grasping and compression motions).
A
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The patient is alcohol impaired at the time of admission and undernourished. The priority for care in this patient is what? A) Hypothermia B) Frostbite C) Substance abuse D) Alteration in nutrition
Identification of genetic patterns of inheritance is important not only for individuals and families, but also communities. Some autosomal recessive disorders are more commonly seen among which of the following groups?
1. Persons from different economic classes 2. Certain racial/ethnic groups 3. Certain age groups 4. Certain social networks
A patient being admitted for knee surgery says, "Everyone in my office is sick all of the time, but I never get sick." How would the nurse evaluate this statement?
1. The patient may have a strong antigen-antibody response. 2. This patient's poorly differentiated histocompatibility antigens may be a problem during postoperative recovery. 3. The patient's coworkers must have immune system compromise. 4. The patient must have strong passive immunity.
Among the consequences of early pregnancy for the teenage mom are the following. Select all that apply
A. Admiration, but also jealousy, among friends who do not have an infant B. Greater risk of poverty for the mom and her infant C. Increased risk of lower education and hence fewer employment choices D. Loss of friends and peers, who get tired of babysitting E. Marriage to a man whom the girl does not love and may grow to hate F. Upset family dynamics as the infant's grandparents may have to assist with child care