Research shows that people tend to abandon lay/popular health practices when they become involved with treatment from the professional health sector
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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Which of the following over-the-counter skin preparations should the nurse instruct the elderly to use with caution?
A) superfatted soaps B) emollients that keep the skin moist C) steroid-based ointments and creams D) sunblock
The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who has had endoscopic sinus surgery for obstruction. The nurse instructs the client:
A) "Sleep on your back or in a semireclining position only." B) "Irrigate your sinuses with warm saline solution." C) "Avoid blowing your nose and strenuous exercising for a week." D) "Sneeze with your mouth closed."
What is the benefit of a patient-controlled analgesia device?
What will be an ideal response?
Following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), a patient ambulates in the hospital hallway. When the nurse is evaluating the patient's response to the activity, which assessment data would indicate that the exercise level should be decreased?
a. Blood pressure (BP) changes from 118/60 to 126/68 mm Hg. b. Oxygen saturation drops from 99% to 95%. c. Heart rate increases from 66 to 92 beats/minute. d. Respiratory rate goes from 14 to 20 breaths/minute.