Do not rub the legs of the patients with circulatory disorders because there is a high risk for dislodging a blood clot
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube. What outcome would indicate the chest tube can be discontinued?
a. No further bubbling is seen in the water seal chamber. b. No further drainage is measured from the chest tube. c. Chest x-ray shows the lungs are fully inflated. d. The patient's respirations are regular and unlabored.
A patient who has been taking a benzodiazepine for panic attacks is to be started on buspirone (BuSpar). Which instruction should the nurse provide?
a. "Take decreasing doses of the benzodiazepine for several days until the buspirone becomes effective." b. "Stop taking the benzodiazepines immediately. Wait 2 days, and then start the buspirone." c. "You should take buspirone only once a day. More frequent dosing can cause dependency." d. "Tolerance to buspirone may develop in about a month, requiring larger doses to be prescribed."
The nurse planning care for a client admitted with a stroke would include which of the following to support the client's sensorimotor needs?
1. Provide complete care 2. Encourage use of nonaffected arm to feed self, bathe, and dress 3. Talk loudly and distinctly 4. Speak in normal conversational pattern and tones
The nurse is preparing to assess a client with darker skin for jaundice. Which assessment technique should the nurse use?
A. Use a bright lamp and a magnifying glass. B. Inspect the lips, oral mucosa, sclera, conjunctivae, and palms. C. Assess the skin the same way you would inspect a client with lighter skin. D. Press the client's skin and observe for blanching.