Deep-breathing and coughing exercises help prevent:

a. Infection and skin breakdown.
b. Muscle and joint pain.
c. Incision pain.
d. Respiratory complications.


D

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A) The intensity and duration of relationships are similar in mentorship and preceptorship. B) Staff cannot be assigned to become mentors. It is a role voluntarily chosen by the mentor. C) "Mentees" must be willing to put aside their personal goals and beliefs in an effort to identify more closely with their mentor. D) Most nurses will have the opportunity for many mentor relationships during their careers.

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Using social media tools for research purposes helps: (Select all that apply.)

a. develop relationships between participants. b. recruit patients. c. identify new variables to study. d. provide insight into the patient's experience.

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A patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia has been prescribed pregabalin (Lyrica). Which patient statement about the drug is correct?

1. "Pregabalin will cure my fibromyalgia.". 2. "I should not drive until I see how this drug affects me.". 3. "It is okay for me to relax with a glass of wine in the evening before bed.". 4. "If this drug doesn't help me, I can quit taking it and try something else.".

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The homecare nurse is seeing a client at 6 weeks postpartum. Which statement by the client indicates the need for immediate intervention?

1. "The baby sleeps 7 hours each night now." 2. "My flow is red, and I need to wear a pad." 3. "My breasts no longer leak between feedings." 4. "I started back on the pill 2 weeks ago."

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