The nurse is caring for a patient who is at risk for skin impairment. The patient is able to sit up in a chair. The nurse includes this intervention in the plan of care. How long should the nurse schedule the patient to sit in the chair?
a. At least 3 hours
b. Not longer than 30 minutes
c. Less than 2 hours
d. As long as the patient remains comfortable
C
When patients are able to sit up in a chair, make sure to limit the amount of time to 2 hours or less. The chair sitting time should be individualized. In the sitting position, pressure on the ischial tuberosities is greater than in a supine position. Utilize foam, gel, or an air cushion to distribute weight. Longer than 2 hours can increase the chance of ischemia.
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But my doctor explains things good, and doesn't think that my sickness is serious." The nurse should: a. Provide discharge medication information from a professional source to provide the most information. b. Expect that the patient may return to the hospital if the discharge process is poorly done. c. Assume that the physician and the patient have a good rapport and that the physician will clarify everything. d. Defer offering the patient the opportunity to get the influenza vaccine because of the rapport that he has with his physician.
Which of the following may lead to the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), also called consumption coagulopathy, in the mother?
1. Hypertensive disorders 2. Abruptio placentae 3. Prolonged retention of the dead fetus 4. Heritable thrombophilias
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A. The Red Book B. the American Drug Index C. Remington D. Drug Facts and Comparisons
The first practicing nurse epidemiologist was
a. Florence Nightingale. b. Mildred Montag. c. Clara Barton. d. Mary Agnes Snively.