To reduce the possibility of hip contractures in a patient with an above-the-knee amputation, a nurse periodically places the patient in a(n) _____ position
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
prone
The prone position will cause the muscles of the thigh to stretch and prevent contracture.
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The nurse is reviewing the development of the newborn infant. Regarding the sinuses, which statement is true in relation to a newborn infant?
a. Sphenoid sinuses are full size at birth. b. Maxillary sinuses reach full size after puberty. c. Frontal sinuses are fairly well developed at birth. d. Maxillary and ethmoid sinuses are the only sinuses present at birth.
A nursing instructor explains that a good nurse must make certain that the professional nurse–patient relationship boundaries are never crossed. The instructor realizes that additional clarification is needed when a student nurse says:
1. "I must be careful to never get emotionally involved with my patients." 2. "I should avoid serving as the patient's advocate." 3. "I should never become physically involved with a patient." 4. "It is unethical to accept gifts or tips from a patient."
Which interventions should the nurse implement for a newborn with a subgaleal hemorrhage? (Select all that apply.)
a. Monitor bilirubin levels. b. Monitor hematocrit levels. c. Prepare the newborn for skull radiography. d. Monitor the newborn's level of consciousness. e. Place a warm compress on the affected area.
A patient presents at a small rural medical clinic after falling from a ladder. The physician suspects that the patient may have intracranial injuries but no diagnostic equipment to determine the severity of injury is available
What is necessary for the physician to legally transfer this unstable patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Documentation that the receiving hospital has available space 2. Physician certification that the medical benefits of transferring the patient outweigh the risks of transfer 3. Documentation that the transferring hospital is a qualified Medicare provider 4. An agreement with the receiving hospital stating willingness to provide care 5. Confirmation that the incident causing the injuries was accidental