If you are unable to feel the pulse at the wrist, assume that the patient is dead.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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The nurse is assisting the client who has been diagnosed with low back pain. The physician has ordered physical therapy for the client. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. plan extended rest periods during the day. 2. use ice therapy after physical therapy. 3. ask for narcotic pain relievers. 4. lie prone when sleeping.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a long leg cast. What should the nurse include when assessing this patient for indications of compromised circulation?
Select all that apply. 1. swelling of the toes 2. drainage on the cast 3. increased temperature 4. foul odor 5. a tight cast
Which of the following categories of drugs is used to prevent seizures?
A. adrenergic blocking agents B. anesthetic drugs C. anticholinergics D. anticonvulsants
Microorganisms get into the body through
A. portals of entry. B. portals of exit. C. fomites. D. common vehicles.