A postpartal client experienced a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after delivery. The community health nurse is making an initial home visit. The nurse has taught the client about activities to engage in and to avoid
Which statement indicates that teaching was effective? "I should: A. Take frequent walks."
B. Take a daily aspirin dose of 650 mg."
C. Avoid long car trips."
D. Stay in bed most of the day."
A
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1. Assist the client to sit up. 2. Remind the client that you need to hear the baby. 3. Help the client turn onto her side. 4. Check the client's blood pressure.
A manager has been informed by a reliable registered nurse that an assistant lied about bathing a client. The manager calls the assistant into the office with a written warning. Why is this action inappropriate?
1. The registered nurse should issue the warning. 2. The first warning should be verbal. 3. The assistant should be allowed to discuss the matter. 4. This type of action should be conducted by the human resources department.
What is a strategy used to minimize scarring with burn injury in a child?
a. Applying of drying agents on skin b. Use of loose-fitting garments over healing areas c. Limitation of period without pressure to areas of scarring d. Immobilization of extremities while healing is occurring
When caring for a child who has been admitted after being sexually abused, which intervention should be included in the child's plan of care?
A) Observe for enuresis B) Weigh on the same scale each day C) Encourage frequent family visits D) Test the urine for glucose upon admission