____________________ is moving a patient by hand or bodily force, including pushing, pulling, carrying, holding, and supporting of the patient or a body part.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Manual patient handling
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A) magnesium gluconate. B) Pedialyte. C) sodium bicarbonate. D) 50% dextrose.
What is identified as an issue with using an interpreter when communicating with a non-English-speaking patient?
A. An interpreter "interprets" B. Fee for service C. Different dialects D. Age of the interpreter
If the nurse is assessing for extrinsic factors for falls, which of the following should be included?
a. throw rugs b. ataxia c. cognition d. dizziness
A nurse caring for a patient who is being discharged home after a stroke is preparing patient/family teaching. What topics would be most important for the nurse to include in the teaching? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Stroke prevention B) The rehabilitation process C) Causes of stroke D) Adequate nutrition E) Exercise