When understanding the body and its functions, the nurse recognizes that protecting the body from attacks by microorganisms and helping the body get rid of or resist invasion by foreign materials is a major role of which body system?
A) Nervous system
B) Musculoskeletal system
C) Respiratory system
D) Immune system
Ans: D
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a. Since the neighbor is not a patient, the nurse should not get involved. b. Visit the neighbor frequently to confirm the suspicions. c. Complete a confidential report with the adult protective services in the area. d. Ask the neighbor herself if she is being abused.
An industrial nurse is conducting a class on ways to prevent back pain. What should the nurse include when teaching about lifting heavy objects?
Select all that apply. 1. Spread the feet apart to broaden the base of support. 2. Use the legs to push when lifting. 3. Stand as closely as possible to the object to be moved. 4. Roll or push the object instead of lifting. 5. Bend at the waist over the center of gravity.
A health care provider writes these new prescriptions for a skilled nursing facility resident: 2 G sodium diet Restraint as needed Limit fluids to 1800 mL daily Continue antihypertensive medication Milk of magnesia 30 mL PO once if no bowel
movement for 3 days The nurse should: a. question the fluid restriction. b. question the order for restraint. c. transcribe the prescriptions as written. d. assess the resident's bowel elimination.
Clients who have nutritional deficiencies before surgery are MORE prone to have which of the following postoperative complications?
a. atelectasis c. renal failure b. delayed wound healing d. hepatitis B