The nurse is assisting a patient with putting on an abdominal binder. In which position does the nurse place the patient?
a. Semi-Fowler's
b. Supine
c. Prone
d. High-Fowler's
B
The nurse positions the patient in supine position with head slightly elevated and knees slightly flexed. None of the other positions would allow the nurse to secure the binder correctly.
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The nurse is monitoring the urine specific gravity and pH on a child receiving chemotherapy. The nurse will try to maintain the urine values at
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