The nurse is designing a teaching plan for a middle-aged patient experiencing arthritis of the hips and hands from constant computer work. What should the nurse include in this instruction? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Apply cold to reduce pain.
2. Apply heat to reduce swelling.
3. Stand up and walk frequently to prevent constant sitting.
4. Alternate weight-bearing with non-weight-bearing exercises.
5. Take frequent rest breaks from using the computer keyboard.
1,3,4,5
Rationale: Application of cold helps to reduce the pain associated with arthritis.
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a. "I'd quit if I were you. The doctor really knows what he is talking about." b. "Would you like some information about the different ways a person can quit smoking?" c. "Stopping your dependence on cigarettes can be very difficult. I understand how you feel." d. "Why are you confused? Didn't the doctor give you the information about the smoking cessation program we offer?
A patient has been in the intensive care unit for 10 days. He has just been moved to the medical-surgical unit, and the admitting nurse is planning to perform a mental status examination. During the tests of cognitive function, the nurse would expect that
he: a. May display some disruption in thought content. b. Will state, "I am so relieved to be out of intensive care." c. Will be oriented to place and person, but the patient may not be certain of the date. d. May show evidence of some clouding of his level of consciousness.
The staff of the ___________________ will need to enter, maintain, and retrieve data from electronic health records within a hospital setting.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient in the emergency department (ED) has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
A. Obtain a complete history from the patient. B. Triage the patient with the other ED patients. C. Treat the patient's pain. D. Assess the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation.