The nurse learns that an older patient with chronic pain is not a candidate for the nonpharmacological pain management approach of massage. For which health problems is massage contraindicated? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Cancer
2. Fractures
3. Bleeding disorders
4. Low platelet counts
5. Deep vein thrombosis
2,3,4,5
Rationale: Massage is generally safe in people with cancer, but the oncologist should be consulted.
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The hospice nurse is teaching the family of a terminally ill client the signs of approaching death, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Loss of muscle tone. 2. Bounding pulse. 3. Decreased urinary output. 4. Noisy respirations. 5. Stable blood pressure.
The pediatric nurse explains to the student that which valves are known as semilunar valves? (Select all that apply.)
A. Aortic B. Bicuspid C. Mitral D. Pulmonary E. Tricuspid
The nurse is providing education to a client with a neurocognitive development disorder. Which statement by the client requires further follow up by the nurse?
A) "The specific gene has been identified that caused my disorder." B) "Maternal health can play a role in the development of disorders like mine." C) "Sometimes copy error mutations occur and result in a disorder in cognition." D) "The advanced age of my parents might have played a role in my condition."
The best measure of successful evidence-based practice is:
a. acceptance of the practice to the point of being included in the policy manual. b. agreement of the health care team, which leads to consistent care for the patient. c. dissemination of the practice in nursing journals. d. patient satisfaction and positive outcomes increasing.