If the floor in the health care facility is carpeted, the
A) patient should ambulate with bare feet.
B) patient should wear nonslip footwear.
C) patient should ambulate wearing socks.
D) nurse or PT should evaluate the footwear.
D
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A) Palpate the temporomandibular joint for mobility. B) Leave the patient's dentures in during the oral examination. C) Dim the lights to provide a calm environment for the patient. D) Recline the patient to the supine position.
A client complains of nausea and vomiting. Which medication would not be prescribed for this client?
1. Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) 2. Prochlorperazine (Compazine) 3. Promethazine (Phenergan) 4. Ondansetron (Zofran)
While caring for a patient 4 hours after a surgical procedure, the LPN/LVN notes serosanguineous drainage on the dressing. Which of the following statements best documents this finding?
a. "Normal drainage noted." b. "Scant sersanguineous drainage seen on dressing." c. "Moderate drainage recently noted." d. "Pale pink drainage 2 cm by 1 cm noted on dressing."
A patient tells the nurse, "I had this arthritis pain under control, but then I learned I might lose my job." How should the nurse respond?
1. "Well, we'd better do everything to help you before you lose your health benefits." 2. "I'm sure you'll find another job." 3. "Stress can exacerbate arthritis." 4. "Have you considered going on disability?"