___________ are threads of wire or other materials used to sew body tissues together
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Sutures
Sutures are threads of wire or other materials used to sew body tissues together.
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Which response by the nurse manager to a novice mental health nurse is most effective when the nurse asks, "How do I justify not keeping a patient's secret?"
a. "Never promise the patient that you will keep a secret for them." b. "Always stop the patient from telling you something as a secret." c. "Let the patient know that you will not keep a secret that could ultimately cause harm or affect their treatment." d. "Keep reminding yourself that you are not the patient's friend but rather a profes-sional mental health provider."
As a patient is walking down the hall, the nurse notices the patient's staggering, unsteady gait. What findings does the nurse anticipate on the neurologic examination?
a. When the patient stands with feet together, eyes open and then closed, an upright posture is maintained. b. When the patient touches the end of each finger to the thumb of the same hand, a tremor is observed in the fingers. c. When the patient is giving a history to the nurse, a tremor is noticed as the patient's hands rest in the lap. d. When lying supine, the patient is able to move the heel of one foot down the shin of the other leg.