Sputum is NOT as thick as ordinary saliva
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A) wearing the catheter only at night. B) high-residual urines. C) only 1 or 2 urinary tract infections per year. D) no evidence of damage to the upper urinary tract structure.
A nurse is planning the care of a middle-aged female patient whose sedentary lifestyle has contributed to ongoing problems with lower back pain
The nurse should recognize which of the following interventions as holding the potential for adequate and long-lasting pain control? A) Use of a back brace B) Orthopedic footwear C) Weight loss D) Antiseizure medications
A client admitted for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident tells the nurse that he was hurt much worse the last time he crashed. To assist this client, the nurse should:
1. Suggest the client attend a driver's safety course to learn how to avoid crashes. 2. Ask the client if he enjoys crashing his cars. 3. Find out why the client had a car accident today. 4. Report the client to the department of motor vehicles.
The home health nurse is teaching a patient and family about hand hygiene in the home. Which situation will cause the nurse to emphasize washing hands before and after?
a. Shaking hands b. Performing treatments c. Opening the refrigerator d. Working on a computer