Which of the following patients is expected to use a four-point crutch-walking technique? The patient who can bear weight:
A) on both feet
B) partially on both feet
C) on both feet but has weak upper body strength and lower leg paralysis
D) on both feet but has strong upper body strength and lower body paralysis
A) on both feet
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A) Mental retardation B) Renal dysfunction C) An immune disorder D) Paralytic ileus
A patient has a bacterial infection that has stimulated his humoral immune response. In which of the following does the nurse expect to find an increase?
A) Neutrophils B) T lymphocytes C) Immunoglobulins D) Platelet aggregation
The transfer of authority, responsibility, and freedom to act and inspiring self-confidence is known as ____
a. Actualization b. Authorization c. Empowerment d. Ratification
The nurse compares the characteristics of a health maintenance organization (HMO) and a preferred provider organization (PPO), pointing out that an HMO:
a. requires a set fee of each member monthly. b. allows the member to select his health care provider. c. permits admission to any facility the member prefers. d. offers unlimited diagnostics tests and treatments.