When giving a client a back rub, the nurse should apply firm, continuous pressure beginning at which point?
a. the upper back c. the lower buttocks
b. the sacral area d. wherever the client prefers
B
Massage can help reduce anxiety and increase circulation. The back rub should begin by applying firm, continuous pressure, beginning with the sacral area and moving upward to the shoulders.
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Which of the following is appropriate teaching for the parents with a 2-year-old? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Place hot pots on back burners. 2. Teach the child to obey all traffic and safety rules. 3. Keep cleaning solutions in locked cupboards. 4. Teach the parents to avoid the effects of drugs and alcohol on judgment and coordination. 5. Use large, soft toys with no small, detachable or sharp-edged parts.
Which of the following is true about the use of touch with a client with dissociative identity disorder?
A) It is best not to touch the client without his or her permission. B) Make sure the client knows the touch is friendly and supportive. C) Touch the client only if you are in his or her direct line of vision. D) Touching will convey a sense of security to the client.
To manage the public health aspects of a bioterrorist event, nurses need to understand (select all that apply)
a. Medical management and public health measures b. The names and descriptions of the agent/disease c. The chemical features of the pathogens d. How to address mental health concerns
A nurse is assessing the blood pressure of a client diagnosed with primary hypertension. The nurse ensures accurate measurement by avoiding which of the following?
a. Seating the client with arm bared, supported, and at heart level. b. Measuring the blood pressure after the client has been seated quietly for 5 minutes. c. Using a cuff with a rubber bladder that encircles at least 80% of the limb. d. Taking a blood pressure within 15 minutes after nicotine or caffeine ingestion.