Bones can break during repositioning and transfer of a patient who has osteoporosis.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Several non-nursing theories and models of health and wellness are used by nurses, such as: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Body Systems Model. 2. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. 3. Developmental theories. 4. Environmental Model. 5. Wellness Model.
A battered wife tells the nurse she was brought up to believe "you stay together, no matter what
happens.". She also states her husband is always apologetic and remorseful after an incident. The myth that can be identified is a. a family life is private and sacred. b. women who are abused are mentally ill. c. men have a right to keep their wives in line. d. battered women like to be beaten.
A patient is admitted with acute pericarditis. When auscultating heart sounds, which action should the nurse ask the patient to perform?
A. Sit upright while the nurse auscultates the outer aspects of the upper lobes for vesicular breath sounds. B. Sit and lean forward while the nurse auscultates at the second right intercostal space, near the sternal border. C. Lie supine and breathe quietly while the nurse auscultates for expiratory wheezes. D. Sit and lean forward while the nurse auscultates at the left lower sternal border.
When assisting a patient to get out of bed, bring the legs off the bed first, then lift under the arms and pivot.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)