A resident has pain. The person is taught how to breathe deeply and slowly and how to contract and relax muscle groups. What is this called?
a. Distraction
b. Relaxation
c. Guided imagery
d. Rest
B
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a. Graft rejection b. Allergy to graft c. Infection d. Revascularization
The nurse is creating a teaching pamphlet for parents with children with chronic illnesses. Which concerns should the nurse include as being important for these families? (Select all that apply.)
A) Caring for the child at home B) Reactions of other family members C) Genetic impact on future family generations D) Ability to have other children who will be well E) Payment for the child's care and living expenses
A nurse suspects a patient has a chest wall injury and wants to collect more data about thoracic expansion. Which is the appropriate technique to use?
a. Place the palmar side of each hand against the lateral thorax at the level of the waist, ask the patient to take a deep breath, and observe lateral movement of the hands. b. Place both thumbs on either side of the patient's T9 to T10 spinal processes, extend fingers laterally, ask the patient to take a deep breath, and observe lateral movement of the thumbs. c. Place both thumbs on either side of the patient's T7 to T8 spinal processes, extend fingers laterally, ask the patient to exhale deeply, and observe lateral inward movement of the thumbs. d. Place the palmar side of each hand on the shoulders of the patient, ask the patient to sit up straight and take a deep breath, and observe symmetric movement of the shoulders.
A patient enters the emergency department with a stab wound to the chest. The physician places chest tubes to drain air and blood from the patient's thoracic cavity. The nurse sets up the chest tube drainage system
Where should the nurse place the system? a. Below the patient's chest b. At the level of the patient's heart c. 1 inch higher than the head of the bed d. At the level of the patient's diaphragm