After death, all body processes stop immediately
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The nurse instructs an older adult who has developed shingles regarding risk for future occurrences of the disease. Which of the following should then nurse include in this discussion?
A) "Chronic diarrhea and thrush are symptoms that can develop years after herpes zoster has invaded the body.". B) "Herpes zoster is a sexually transmitted disease.". C) "You should receive the vaccination to prevent future occurrences.". D) "Your family is now at risk for developing shingles.".
Which of the following is true about negotiation?
a. It commonly results in a win-lose situa-tion. b. It is aimed at solving problems, conflicts, or disputes. c. It is used only in contract and labor union disputes. d. It is the exchanging of favors or trading activity.
A researcher who has conducted experimental research finds that in his 145-person hospital study the patients who are ambulated on the evening of abdominal surgery are less likely than the control group to develop postoperative pneumonia
What does the researcher infer? a. The control group resembled the experimental group in all important characteristics. b. Early ambulation and pneumonia are strongly related. c. Evening-of-surgery ambulation will prevent some cases of postoperative pneumonia in abdominal surgery patients. d. Careful support of the abdomen is important for postoperative ambulation in patients who have had abdominal surgery.
During the secondary survey it is discovered that a trauma patient has pelvic instability. Which nursing actions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Recheck stability every hour. 2. Monitor for bleeding. 3. Assist with wrapping a sheet around the pelvis. 4. Turn the patient every 2 hours, alternating sides and back. 5. Place the patient in high Fowler's position.