A nurse explains the level of disability to a patient who was injured in a construction accident that resulted in the loss of both his right arm and right leg. This loss has affected his quality of life and ability to return to previous employment
At what level should the client be classified as being disabled? a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
B
The patient is limited in the use of his right arm for feeding himself, dressing himself, and driving his car, which are three main activities of daily living. He may be able to work if workplace modifications are made.
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1. rhinitis. 2. viral pharyngitis. 3. sinusitis. 4. strep throat.
A patient asks the nurse why the neck veins need to be checked when the patient is experiencing heart palpitations. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
A) "They detect the function of the aortic valve." B) "They help determine how much pressure is in the right atrium of the heart." C) "They are used to detect the heart rate." D) "They are used to estimate blood pressure."
An older adult patient who lives alone and is somewhat forgetful has an overactive bladder (OAB) and reports occasional constipation. The patient has tried behavioral therapy to treat the OAB without adequate results
Which treatment will the nurse anticipate for this patient? a. Oxybutynin short-acting syrup b. Oxybutynin [Ditropan XL] ex-tended-release tablets c. Oxybutynin [Oxytrol] transdermal patch d. Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
If a reviewer is asking "Are they sufficiently sensitive to detect differences between subjects?", what part of the study is being critiqued?
a. Measurements b. Research objectives, questions, or hypotheses c. Study framework d. Variables