The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Appropriate leg exercises to include in preoperative teaching include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Alternating dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
2. Raise and lower the legs alternately from the surface of the bed
3. Rotate the ankles to right and to left
4. Diaphragmatic exercises
5. Incision splinting
1,2,3
Rationale: This exercise, also know as calf pumping, alternately contracts and relaxes the gastrocnemius muscles, and is do to decrease the likelihood of thrombus formation
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A) Hypertension increases the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque. B) Hypertension increases risk of stroke. C) Hypertension increases risk of colorectal carcinoma. D) Hypertension increases risk of liver disease. E) Hypertension increases the workload of the heart.
The perinatal nurse teaches the new mother and her family about appropriate infant care to prevent omphalitis. Information given would include:
A) instructions for taking a rectal temperature. B) instructions to keep the base of the umbilical cord clean and dry. C) instructions to apply a mild soap and water solution to the cord. D) instructions to change the diaper frequently during the first 24 hours following circumcision.
The nurse is conducting a physical assessment for an older adult patient. The nurse notes that the patient has yellow, thickened nails. Which is the most likely cause for this finding?
1) This is an expected finding based on the patient's age. 2) This finding indicates liver dysfunction. 3) The finding indicates a fungal infection. 4) The finding indicates poor renal function.
Which is a responsibility of the nurse in the nurse-client-family team relationship?
A) Provide creative leadership to make the nursing unit a satisfying and challenging place to work. B) Support the nursing care given by other nursing and non-nursing personnel. C) Educate the family to be informed and assertive consumers of health care. D) Coordinate the inputs of the multidisciplinary team into a comprehensive plan of care.