Three nurses are transferring a patient from a bed to a chair. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for handling patients safely during a transfer?
A) Do not allow the patient to assist with the transfer.
B) Use assistive devices if lifting over 50 pounds.
C) If patient is in pain, administer analgesics in advance.
D) Do not use handling aids unless absolutely necessary.
C
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1. shows how a high glucose level can cause a significant drop in the hemoglobin level. 2. shows what the glucose level has done for the last 3 months. 3. indicates a true picture of the patient's nutritional state. 4. reflects the effect of high glucose levels on the ability to produce red blood cells.
A client has achieved a 20-pound weight loss over the past year. She now is at the antepartum clinic. Her pregnancy test is positive. She is concerned about gaining the weight back, and asks the nurse if she can remain on her diet
The nurse's best response would be: A. "As long as you supplement your diet with the prenatal vitamins, the amount of weight you gain in pregnancy is not significant." B. "I understand that gaining weight after such an accomplishment must not look attractive, but weight gain during pregnancy is important for proper fetal growth." C. "Dieting during pregnancy is considered child neglect." D. "Excessive weight in pregnancy is due to water retention, so weight loss following birth will not be an issue."
The nurse is admitting a 64-year-old Hispanic male to the rehabilitation facility following surgical intervention for a broken hip. The nurse should first assess which of the following?
a. Self-care ability b. Self-esteem c. Communication d. Pain
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false