A client is recovering from a leg amputation and is doing well. However, the nurse still cautions the client to
a. avoid any trips with the new prosthesis in the next year or so.
b. call for help when getting out of bed.
c. limit pain medication to prevent dizziness at therapy.
d. not be too excited about progress until fitted with the prosthesis.
B
A client with an amputation has to learn to adapt to a new center of gravity, making transfers and ambulation potentially difficult. Until the client has completely adapted, he/she will need assis-tance with ambulation and transfers, even if just going from bed to chair, to prevent injury. Clients may even need assistance turning in bed until they adapt.
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A) "Aricept won't cure your wife's dementia of Alzheimer's type, but it has the potential to slow down the progression of the disease." B) "It's important to closely follow the administration schedule for this drug if it is to make your wife recover." C) "This won't result in any improvements to her symptoms of dementia of Alzheimer's type, but it will make her much more compliant and easier to manage." D) "Aricept will help your wife sleep much better at night and stay awake during the day."
Which question, asked of a patient, reflects the observance of the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990?
1. Have you recently changed physicians? 2. Why did you come to the hospital today? 3. Do you have a durable power of attorney? 4. Would you sign this release of information form?
Which type of preparations allows drug effects to continue at the same level over a long period?
A. troches B. sustained release C. enteric coated D. syrups
A researcher studies the relationship between anxiety levels and performance on a paper-and-pencil test of knowledge. The study data yield a correlation coefficient of r = –0.79. What should this data analysis be interpreted to mean?
1. As anxiety levels increased, test scores increased. 2. As anxiety levels decreased, test scores decreased. 3. As anxiety levels increased, test scores did not vary. 4. As anxiety levels increased, test scores decreased.