Antiembolism hose (stockings) are ordered for the patient on bed rest following surgery. The nurse explains to the patient that the primary purpose for the elastic stockings (TEDs) is to:
A) keep the skin warm and dry
B) prevent abnormal joint flexion
C) apply external pressure
D) prevent bleeding
C) apply external pressure
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The goal of treatment during the first phase of depression is to:
a. Develop a plan for treatment. b. Reduce uncooperative behaviors. c. Help the client to adjust to antidepressants. d. Reduce symptoms and inappropriate behaviors.
When acting as a fictive kin, in which activity will a paid caregiver engage?
a. being responsible for paying the client's bills b. organizing the client's birthday celebration c. accompanying the client to doctor's appointments d. assuring the client has clean, appropriate clothing available
Which alternative to a restraint can the nurse use for a client who is confused and wanders?
1. Assign this client to the farthest room from the nurses' station. 2. Place a rocking chair in her room. 3. Pull up all the side rails on the bed. 4. Wedge pillows against the side rails on the bed.
A nurse is planning community health programming for young adults. Based on the objectives for Healthy People 2020, which of the following topics would be priority areas for programming?
a. Prenatal care b. Physical activity c. HIV d. Suicide