Avoid friction and ____________________ on the heels when using the drawsheet to position the patient or move him up in bed.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
shearing
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The nurse is providing education for a patient taking bisacodyl (Dulcolax) tablets daily. Which statement by the patient best demonstrates the need for further teaching?
a. "I should swallow the pill intact." b. "I should take the pills with milk or dairy products." c. "The pill will be effective within 6 to 12 hours." d. "Most people take the pill at bedtime, with good results in the morning."
A nurse who is using a 24-hour recall method for obtaining data about a client's dietary intake would be aware that which of the following is true?
1. Most clients accurately recall the exact amounts of various foods eaten. 2. The previous day's intake may not represent the usual intake. 3. Virtually all clients provide thorough and accurate information. 4. Clients have a tendency to overestimate intake as the portion size increases.
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you?
a. Yes, if the task is in your job description. b. Yes, if the nurse teaches you how to per-form the task. c. No. The nurse makes delegation decisions that are best for the person. d. No. The nurse performs the task unless he or she is busy.
When measuring I & O, what system of measurement is used?
A) grams B) ounces C) milliliters D) inches