Patients with ____________________ fractures are at great risk for pressure ulcers on the feet, ankles, and heels.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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A patient with mitral valve prolapse is scheduled to undergo a cystoscopy. Gentamicin is prescribed to be taken before the procedure to:

A) Prevent bacterial endocarditis B) Prevent inflammation of the urethra C) Avoid antibiotic use during the procedure D) Decrease the need for surgical asepsis

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Which client status is an acceptable indication for serial oxytocin induction of labor?

a. Past 42 weeks of gestation b. Multiple fetuses c. Polyhydramnios d. History of long labors

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To assess stereognosis, the nurse should:

A) Touch two points simultaneously and have patient identify touch. B) Have patient identify familiar object by touch. C) Have patient identify number written in palm of hand. D) Move finger and have patient identify direction of movement.

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A research study in which blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature are the variables of interest is gathering data that are:

A) incremental measures B) qualitative measures C) physiologic measures D) observational measures

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