Which factor(s) may be useful in preventing peripheral vascular disease (PVD)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stress relief
b. Diabetes control
c. Weight control
d. Routine exercise
e. Smoking cessation
A, B, C, D, E
All strategies are supportive of the prevention of PVD.
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Place the steps for performing hand hygiene using soap and water in the appropriate order. Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list
Response 1. Apply lotion to hands. Response 2. Dry hands throughly and use paper towel to turn off faucet. Response 3. Rinse hands and wrists thoroughly, keeping hands down and elbows up. Response 4. Wet hands and wrists thoroughly under running water. Apply a small amount of soap. Response 5. Perform hand hygiene using plenty of lather and friction for at least 10-15 seconds. Response 6. Turn on the water and regulate flow so that temperature is warm.
A nurse's co-worker makes a practice of telling offensive jokes or stories with a sexual undertone during the shift. Which action should the nurse take first?
1. Ignore the co-worker and walk away. 2. Report the incident to the nurse manager. 3. Tell the co-worker to stop the activity because the conduct is offensive. 4. Ask to be scheduled opposite this co-worker.
A client with preeclampsia begins to seize. Which intervention by the nurse is most likely to protect the client and fetus from injury?
A) Elevate the client's legs. B) Place the client on the left side and protect the airway. C) Place the client in the supine position. D) Elevate the head of the bed.
When describing arrhythmias to a group of nursing students, the instructor explains that arrhythmias may be triggered by which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Emotional stress B) Heart disease C) Electrolyte imbalance D) Diabetes E) Hypoxia