The nurse is educating a 70-year-old patient who just had a cast removed from a broken arm. The nurse should teach the patient about which potential effect of immobility related to casting?
a. Arthritis
b. Phlebitis
c. Frozen shoulder
d. Painful swelling
C
Immobility can cause loss of strength and flexibility in the older adult.
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A patient is diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA) and is placed on corticosteroids. A concern for this patient is that he will stop taking the medication as soon as he starts to feel better
Why must the nurse emphasize the need for continued adherence to the prescribed medication? A) To avoid complications such as venous thromboembolism B) To avoid the progression to osteoporosis C) To avoid the progression of GCA to degenerative joint disease D) To avoid complications such as blindness
Specific properties of water make it important in body chemistry. It is important that the student nurse is able to identify the functions of water to aid in understanding the rationales underlying nursing interventions
What are the functions of water that the student nurse needs to review for the upcoming unit examination on fluid and electrolyte imbalances? 1 . A small temperature difference is needed to cause a physical change in water, which is normally liquid. 2 . Water directly and indirectly participates in all chemical reactions in the body. 3 . Water is a good solute. 4 . Water functions as a suspension agent. 5 . Water exerts pressure against the walls or vessels that contain it—hydrostatic pressure. A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 5 C) 2, 4, 5 D) 3, 4, 5
_____ protects vitamin A and E and aids in wound healing.
A. zinc B. vitamin B6 C. vitamin D D. vitamin C
When moving a dependent patient in bed,
A. perform this procedure by yourself. B. use a sheet to turn and reposition the patient. C. always have two or three other people assist. D. use the mechanical lift whenever possible.