The bell of the stethoscope:
A. Is used for soft, low-pitched sounds
B. Is used for high-pitched sounds
C. Is held lightly against the skin
D. Magnifies sound
C. Is held lightly against the skin
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An elderly client tells the nurse that she is sorry that she "had to retire" since she is bored with nothing to do. This information tells the nurse that the client:
a. led a balanced life. b. defined herself by her work. c. planned well for retirement. d. is financially well-off.
An older client asks why sustained-release pain medication cannot be chewed. How should the nurse respond to this client? Select all that apply.
1. Chewing deactivates the medication. 2. The medication is damaging to the teeth and gums. 3. Chewing destroys their controlled-release properties. 4. The saliva in the mouth breaks the medication down and makes it toxic. 5. Chewing causes a rapid absorption of the entire dose and a possible overdose.
A 75-year-old patient is diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. What should the nurse instruct this patient?
1. Keep legs in a dependent position as much as possible. 2. Avoid the use of knee-high hose or girdles. 3. Limit ambulation. 4. Dangle legs over the side of the bed several times per day.