A nurse assesses neck range of movement of several adults. Which patient has an expected range of motion of the neck?
a. Patient A is unable to resist the nurse's attempt to move the head upright.
b. Patient B bends the head to the right and left (ear to shoulder) 15 degrees.
c. Patient C flexes chin toward the chest 45 degrees.
d. Patient D hyperextends the head 30 degrees from midline.
ANS: C
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A) Orally B) Injection C) Intravenous D) Rectally
A client asks the nurse why they are prescribed a multivitamin. Which information should the nurse include in the discussion?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
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