A patient with a fractured left femur has been using crutches for the past 4 weeks. The physician tells the patient to begin putting a little weight on the left foot when walking. Which of the following gaits should the patient be taught to use?
A) two point
B) three point
C) four point
D) swing through
C) four point
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The nurse uses a substance to destroy microorganisms other than spores. Which term will the nurse use to describe this substance?
1. Antiseptic 2. Disinfectant 3. Sterilizer 4. Aseptic
Which of the following is not a term that is considered an aspect of trustworthiness within the Lincoln and Guba framework?
A) Transferability B) Confirmability C) Stability D) Dependability
A client is to receive indomethacin as tocolytic therapy. Which of the following laboratory tests would the nurse expect to be performed as a baseline? Select all that apply
A) Complete blood count B) Serum creatinine level C) Liver function tests D) Amniotic fluid index E) Blood glucose level
A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing vertigo. Which nursing intervention would assist the patient in controlling the vertigo?
a. Increasing fluid intake to 3 liters a day b. Watching television instead of reading books c. Avoiding riding in vehicles and making sudden motions d. Placing several antiemetic patches on the patient