The patient is undergoing myelography to evaluate his back pain. What are appropriate nursing interventions? Select all that apply
A) Elevate the head of the bed to 30 to 45 degrees
B) Restrict total fluid intake
C) Avoid phenothiazines
D) Institute seizure precautions
E) Initiate ambulation immediately
F) Turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 hours
A
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Which intervention to manage wandering in clients in a long-term care facility should be imple-mented? (Select all that apply.)
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Which question will yield the best response regarding a child's or adolescent's use of nicotine, alcohol, and/or recreational drugs?
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