While assisting a patient who is ambulating with a walker, the nursing assistant advises the patient to bring his weak foot forward into the walker. Another term for this is a ________ pattern
A) "step-up"
B) "step-to"
C) "step-rest"
D) "step-step-through"
B
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Which finding would cause the nurse to be concerned that a patient who sustained chest trauma is experiencing cardiac tamponade?
1. Distant heart sounds 2. Decrease of right arterial pressure 3. Sudden development of hypertension 4. Development of an S3 heart sound
The main difference in Duvall's view of the Family Development Theory and other theorists is:
1. Family is placed into categories throughout its lifespan. 2. A healthy family is open-minded and shares love. 3. A family cutting off emotionally from others is viewed as healthy. 4. Families are viewed as constantly adjusting due to crisis.
What changes in diabetic therapy may be needed for a pt who has diabetic nephropathy?
a. fluid restriction b. decreased activity level c. decreased insulin dosages d. increased caloric intake
The nurse plans to teach a safety class to parents of toddlers about household exposure to medications. What will the best plan of the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Keep the toddler awake and observe for side effects of the medication. 2. Keep all medications locked up and stored out of reach of the toddler. 3. Use syrup of ipecac immediately if the toddler has ingested medication. 4. Call the Poison Control Center for guidance with any medication ingested. 5. Teach the toddler that medications are for adult use only.