Which intervention should the nurse include in a patient's plan of care to help preserve joint mobility in the acute phase of a CVA?
a. Pull the limbs on the affected side into a functional position.
b. Perform aggressive full range-of-motion exercises for all extremities.
c. Support affected points in good functional alignment.
d. Exercise the limbs every 8 hours.
C
Limbs maintained in a functional anatomic position and gently exercised (never pulled) into an acceptable range of motion several times during a shift will maintain optimal mobility.
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A woman who is experiencing hot flashes associated with menopause asks the nurse about using black cohosh. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Black cohosh may be used long term in place of hormone replacement therapy." b. "Black cohosh may contribute to iron toxicity." c. "Black cohosh may interact with antihypertensive drugs." d. "Black cohosh treats menopausal symptoms without altering hormone levels."
The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder. Which of the following is a characteristic of this mental disorder?
A) Pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others; marked hypervigilance B) Pattern of detachment from social relationships and restricted range of emotions C) Pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others with no remorse D) Pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior
The case manager plans to discuss the treatment plan with a patient's family. Select the case manager's first action
a. Determine an appropriate location for the conference. b. Support the discussion with examples of the patient's behavior. c. Obtain the patient's permission for the exchange of information. d. Determine which family members should participate in the conference.