A patient has had a total knee replacement and is receiving care that includes learning to walk with a walker. What level of prevention is most applicable to this patient?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Residual prevention
Ans: C
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You are conducting a mental status examination and note impairment of speech and judgement, but the rest of your examination is intact. Where is the most likely location of the problem?
A) Cerebrum B) Cerebellum C) Brainstem D) Basal ganglia
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1. Client will understand the need for scheduled surgery before leaving the provid-er's office. 2. Client will understand the preoperative routines of surgical care before leaving provider's office. 3. Client will present for drawing of preoperative laboratory blood at least 48 hours before scheduled surgery. 4. Client will be able to successfully accomplish the preoperative bowel preparation by morning of scheduled surgery.
While reviewing various studies about the use of antipyretics possibly prolonging illness, the nurse notes that there are benefits to their use for the child with fever. What would the nurse identify as the best explanation related to the benefit
of antipyretics? A) They slow the growth of bacteria. B) They increase neutrophil production. C) They encourage T-cell proliferation. D) They help decrease fluid requirements.