When flossing, you should:
a. Move to a new section of floss after every second tooth
b. Start on the left side and work your way around to the right side
c. Tear off a new piece of floss for the upper set of teeth after flossing the lower set
d. Start at the lower teeth
A
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a. Conceptual frameworks are the basic building blocks of theory and practice. b. Education is the foundation for all nursing understanding, including theory. c. Nursing knowledge can only be derived from well-tested theoretical models. d. Theory informs practice, research, and education, which in turn inform theory.
To provide a safe environment for the patient, the nurse should be diligent in:
a. keeping a light on at night to prevent falls. b. hand hygiene between patient contacts. c. regulating the temperature to avoid drafts. d. changing the bed linen to diminish microorganisms.
During initial assessment, the nurse notes that the edges of a wound are hard to palpation. The nurse would continue assessment for which conditions?
1. Infection 2. Necrosis 3. Osteomyelitis 4. Deep tissue injury 5. Maceration
The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral arterial disease. What priority nursing intervention does the nurse perform to promote vasodilation?
a. Increase the client's exercise regimen daily. b. Apply a heating pad to the affected limb. c. Administer an aspirin on a daily basis. d. Educate the client to abstain from smoking.