A nurse is assisting with a female genitalia examination. The nurse will assist the patient to assume a __________ position
A. supine
B. lithotomy
C. knee-chest
D. dorsal recumbent
B
The supine position is used to assess the head, neck, anterior thorax, lungs, breasts, axillae, heart, abdomen, extremities, and pulses. It is the most normally relaxed position. The knee-chest position is used to examine the rectum. This position provides maximal exposure of the rectal area. The dorsal recumbent position is used to assess the head, neck, anterior thorax, lungs, breasts, axillae, heart, and abdomen. This position is used for abdominal assessment because it promotes relation of abdominal muscles.
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The physician writes an order for medication to be given every 4 hours prn. How should the nurse administer this drug?
a. Every 4 hours around the clock b. Every 4 hours if the client's condition indicates a need for it c. As many as four times a day d. Every 4 hours if the client asks for it
Frequency of medication administration refers to the times of day and how often a medication is to be
given. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A PHN is implementing interventions at the systems level of practice. Which of the following interventions would be used by the nurse?
a. Involve the entire community in solving the health problem b. Identify health problems in the community c. Change laws, policies, and practices that influence population-based issues d. Provide outreach services to populations at risk