A pediatrician orders Russell traction for a 12-year-old patient with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. The pediatric nurse caring for the patient ensures that: the patient's
Select all answers that apply.
A) hip is flexed and abducted.
B) lying in a supine position.
C) skin is inspected every 12 hours.
D) bony prominences are massaged.
A, B
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a. Turning every 2 hours b. Administering a medication c. Inserting an indwelling catheter d. Starting an intravenous (IV) for intraven-ous fluids
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the use of antipsychotic drugs for antiemetic purposes. The nurse will explain that, when given as antiemetics, these drugs are given
a. in smaller doses. b. less frequently. c. with anticholinergics. d. with antihistamines.
A patient has finally been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after seeing several physicians. The patient expresses frustration that the diagnosis has taken so long. What information can the healthcare professional give to the patient about this situation?1
a. Many diseases cause weakness and fatigue. b. Only upper motor neurons are involved. c. Several nerves are connected to each muscle. d. Lack of sensation makes it hard to describe.
The nurse is teaching parents of toddlers about animal safety. Which information should be included in the teaching session?
a. Petting dogs in the neighborhood should be encouraged to prevent fear of dogs. b. The toddler is safe to approach an animal if the animal is chained. c. It is permissible for your toddler to feed treats to a dog. d. Teach your toddler not to disturb an animal that is eating.