Which of the following items would the nurse include in the plan of care for a client diagnosed with breast cancer who has undergone a mastectomy?
A) Counseling the client to apply elastic sleeves to her arms
B) Instructing the client to use arm pumps
C) Applying Ace bandages to the arms
D) Encouraging the client to perform arm exercises
D
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The nurse's actions can be identified as: a. restorative care. b. cognitive therapy. c. assertiveness training. d. progressive muscle relaxation.
Which of the following is/are an appropriate goal(s) for a patient with urinary incontinence? Choose all that apply
1) Increase the intake of citrus fruits. 2) Increase daily oral fluids to 8 to 10 glasses per day. 3) Limit daily caffeine intake to less than 100 mg. 4) Engage in high-impact, aerobic exercise.
Subjective data are referred to as symptoms, and objective data are signs. Each type of data often complements each other
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is removing gloves after performing client care activities. Place the steps in correct order for removing gloves. A) Pull off one glove by touching the outside of the glove at the cuff.B) Slip one finger of ungloved hand under glove cuff of other hand.C) Pull down and off so both gloves are removed as one.D) Roll up glove and place in gloved hand.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).