The nurse anticipates that the patient with venous insufficiency will need an intervention for: (Select all that apply.)
a. assessment for phlebitis.
b. elevating feet to reduce edema.
c. NSAIDs for pain control.
d. strategies to decrease itching.
e. approach to regular exercise.
A, B, D, E
NSAIDs may interact with other medications used for venous insufficiency and may not be strong enough to control the pain associated with venous insufficiency. All other options are ap-propriate interventions to meet the needs of a patient with PVD.
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a. "Why do you think they were mean?" b. "Perhaps you overreacted to what they said." c. "How do you feel about your family treating you that way?" d. "Describe what happened when your family visited you today."
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a. apply the preinflated overlay over the standard mattress. b. bring any plastic strips or flaps around the corners of the bed mattress. c. administer an analgesic after the patient is moved onto the mattress. d. keep clamps or pins attached to the sheets to keep them in place over the mattress.
The nurse is providing care for a group of siblings following the unexpected death of their father. The nurse should recognize which of the following principles about children and the death of a parent?
A) Most children are able to adapt to the death of a parent, provided they are supported. B) The grief process undergone by children normally excludes active mourning. C) The emotional trauma of losing a parent is not experienced fully until adulthood. D) Children typically move through the grieving process much more quickly than adults.
A patient is diagnosed with renal insufficiency. The results of an ABG analysis indicate metabolic acidosis. In metabolic acidosis the nurse would expect the pH to _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word