The nurse is caring for a patient with a complete transection of the cord at C7 . The patient asks the nurse what functions he will be able to perform
The nurse responds that the patient will most likely be able to perform which activities? (Select all that apply.)
a. Transferring himself
b. Dressing himself
c. Using a wheelchair with standard hand rims
d. Feeding himself
e. Typing using all digits
A, B, C, D
With physical and occupational therapy, the patient may be able to transfer himself, dress and feed himself, and use a wheelchair with standard hand rims. The patient with an injury at C7 does not have full control of all digits. The third finger is the most functional.
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1) Put an ice pack on the client's neck and axillae. 2) Provide the client a blanket when he is shivering. 3) Offer the client fluids to drink every 1 to 2 hours. 4) Take the temperature using a tympanic thermometer.
One of the things taught to a patient during preoperative teaching is to have nothing by mouth for 8 hours before surgery. The patient asks the nurse why this is important. What is the most appropriate response for the patient?
A) "You will need to have food and fluid restricted for 8 hours before surgery so you are not at risk for aspiration." B) "The restriction of food or fluid will present the development of pneumonia related to decreased lung capacity." C) "The presence of food in the stomach interferes with the absorption of anesthetic agents." D) "By withholding food for 8 hours before surgery, you will not develop constipation in the postoperative period."
What is assured once an adult patient executes a living will?
1. The directions of the document will be followed, even if the patient makes a verbal request that directly contradicts the provisions of the document. 2. The document is legally binding and all health care providers will abide by its provisions. 3. In order to revoke the document, the patient must sign a subsequent living will. 4. The health care providers who abide by the document cannot be charged with criminal negligence associated with the patient's death.
The nurse explains that to work at an independent, nurse-supervised ambulatory care center, there is a minimum requirement of a(n)
a. associate degree. b. bachelor's degree. c. LVN/LPN. d. master's degree.