Patients frequently feel very cold after returning from surgery.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A community health nurse is dealing with a family in crisis. The nurse remains calm and firmly reassuring when communicating with them. This nurse is avoiding which barrier to communication?
A) Filtering information B) Emotional influence C) Language barrier D) Selective perception
You (the nurse) are reviewing the educational packet provided to a patient about tubal ligation. What is an important fact you should point out? Select all that apply
a. "It is highly unlikely that you will become pregnant after the procedure." b. "This is an effective form of 100% permanent sterilization. You won't be able to get pregnant." c. "Sterilization offers some form of protection against sexually transmitted diseases." d. "Sterilization offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases." e. "Your menstrual cycle will greatly increase after your sterilization."
The client says that she has heard that the origin of most cancers is "genetic." What is the nurse's best response?
A. "The development of most cancers is predetermined and not affected by envi-ronmental factors." B. "Cancers arise in cells that have alterations in the genes." C. "The majority of cancers are inherited." D. "Cancer is more common among males than females."
Which discharge instruction is appropriate for an adolescent client who is a paraplegic due to a motor vehicle accident, in order to prevent decubitus ulcer formation on the buttock?
1. Contract the muscles 5 times every 2 hours. 2. Increase fat in the diet to provide a protective coating over the bony prominences. 3. Do wheelchair push-ups every 15 to 30 minutes. 4. Avoid use of sheepskin, as it prevents air from reaching the area.