You are going to transfer a patient from the wheelchair to the toilet. Which statement is correct?
a. The person needs a lowered toilet seat.
b. The person uses the towel bars by the sink for support.
c. The wheelchair is positioned in front of the toilet.
d. The wheelchair brakes are locked.
D
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a. 10 b. 12 c. 14 d. 16
The nurse plans for the skin care of the patient with ascites, which would include: (Select all that apply.)
a. bathing in tepid water. b. applying emollients to decrease itching. c. cutting the patient's fingernails short. d. changing the patient's position every 1 to 2 hours. e. coaching in deep-breathing exercises.
The mother of a premature newborn questions why a gavage feeding catheter is placed in the mouth of the newborn and not in the nose. The nurse's best response is:
1. "Most newborns are nose breathers." 2. "The tube will elicit the sucking reflex." 3. "A smaller catheter is preferred for feedings." 4. "Most newborns are mouth breathers."
When administering an enema, always
A) use standard precautions. B) elevate the head of the patient's bed. C) place the patient on the bedpan. D) position the container below the patient's body.