The nurse explains that the use of the _________brace allows a person with a cervical fracture to be mobile
ANS:
halo
Halo braces attach to the skull with pins, which stabilize a cervical vertebral fracture, allowing the patient to be mobile.
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A child is started on recombinant growth hormone. Which teaching point does the nurse provide the parents and child?
A. Drink adequate fluids during the day. B. Encourage increased activity. C. Ensure proper oral hygiene. D. Weigh daily on the same scale.
The Beer's list is helpful in providing the nurse with a quick reference on potential risks and benefits for which likely group of clients?
A) Infants and children B) Elderly C) Chemically dependent D) Complex medical problem clients
The nurse is performing a focused interview with the client. The nurse asks the client if the client has noticed any drainage from the ears, and the client states, "Yes."
Which of the following statements indicate that the client may have developed acute otitis media? 1. "The ear canal itself is really red, raw, and sore.". 2. "I noticed that the drainage looked clear, like water.". 3. "The drainage looks like what is draining from my nose, kind of clear and mucousy.". 4. "It is kind of yellowish-reddish color.".
Sensorineural hearing loss is the result of nerve impairment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false