During the interview component of the health assessment, the nurse conveys to the client that the information is important by
A) Nodding frequently during the interview
B) Sitting at eye level with the client
C) Standing next to the client while interviewing
D) Limiting questions to those with yes or no answers
Ans: B
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Before logrolling a patient onto the patient's side, you should lock the wheels of the bed and
A) position the pull sheet. B) place a small pillow under the patient's back. C) raise the side rails at the far side of the bed. D) bend your knees with your feet together.
The drug morphine has a high first-pass metabolism. What change in the dosage of morphine would have to be made if the drug were to be administered to an elderly patient?
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When the nurse documents a client's wound, which is the best means of describing the wound?
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