The nurse is planning the care of a patient who has burns to the face, neck, upper chest, and both upper arms. To prevent contracture development, the nurse should include which interventions in the patient's plan of care?
1. Use a bed cradle over the burned areas.
2. Have patient assume the position of comfort while sleeping.
3. Administer analgesics prior to physical therapy.
4. Instruct the patient to avoid using pillows under the head.
5. Get the patient out of bed as soon as medically feasible.
3, 4, 5
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What does the nurse describe when giving an example of a fomite vehicle?
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Which of the following created the original expansion of home health care agencies? (Select all that apply.)
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A) "Everyone loses their teeth, it's natural.". B) "I can't get any cavities any more, only young people get them.". C) "Fluoride treatments might help strengthen the enamel on my teeth.". D) "There is no treatment for my bad teeth and poor appetite.".