A patient with spinal cord injury has a nursing diagnosis of altered mobility. Which of the following would be included as an appropriate nursing intervention to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from occurring?
A) Placing the patient on a fluid restriction
B) Applying thigh-high elastic stockings
C) Administering an antifibrinolytic agent
D) Assisting the patient with passive range of motion exercises
B
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The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is calculated by
a. averaging three of the patient's blood pressure readings over a 6-hour period. b. dividing the systolic pressure by the diastolic pressure. c. adding the systolic pressure and two diastolic pressures and then dividing by 3 . d. dividing the diastolic pressure by the pulse pressure.
The nurse is caring for a healthy patient who has a serum glucose level of 60 mg/dL
The nurse anticipates that which counterregulatory serum hormonal changes are likely to occur in this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Increased epinephrine levels 2. Increased growth hormone levels 3. Increased insulin levels 4. Decreased glucagon levels 5. Decreased cortisol levels
During the initial interview, a nurse–therapist has created a genogram on a whiteboard utilizing the input of the family members. What is an advantage of using genograms in family therapy?
A) Hierarchies of power can be represented graphically. B) Family members can identify who is most important in the immediate and extended family. C) A concise diagram of family relationships is produced, including significant information. D) Potential goals for therapy can be identified.
A nurse stressed to an oncology patient the importance of returning to the outpatient clinic promptly at 8 AM for the next treatment, but the client arrived at 3 PM. Which of the following would be the most likely explanation for the client's tardiness?
a. The client needed the appointment written down so the client could remember the exact time. b. The client's employment had to come first, so the clinic visit was second in priority. c. The client's perception of time was not linear or future oriented. d. The client was having too much discomfort from the treatment to have another treatment so soon.