Which maneuver or technique should the nurse avoid to prevent pulmonary emboli in a postoperative client?
A. Application of elastic wraps to the lower extremities
B. Measuring calf circumference every shift
C. Calf muscle massage
D. Early ambulation
C
Although massaging the calf and compressing the muscles can help prevent the formation of deep vein thrombosis, this practice is avoided because it can stimulate the movement of any clots that may have formed in the leg veins.
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a. Inability to recall year of birth b. Forgetting the names of one's children c. Inability to count backward from 100 by sevens d. Always looking for glasses
The most effective means of resolving a conflict occurs when the problem is brought to the attention of the involved parties and attempts are made to resolve it through effective problem solving. This strategy is known as:
1. Confrontation. 2. Resolution. 3. Negotiation. 4. Forcing.
A member in a psychotherapy group tells another member, "I'm tired of hearing you whine all the time
Why won't you just try to stick with the topic we are trying to discuss?" The nurse recognizes that the criticized member of the group best understands the goal of group work when he is heard stating: a. "You are always criticizing me. Don't talk to me like that.". b. "I understand that you have a hard time talking with people. I do too.". c. "You seem to always say nasty things that will hurt people's feelings. Maybe you should think before you speak.". d. "I've learned that speaking without thinking often results in hurt feelings. We all need to think before we speak.".
While the nurse is caring for a hospitalized client in the advanced stages of Alzheimer disease, the client begins to have a catastrophic reaction to feeding himself. The nurse should first:
A) Remain calm and reassuring. B) Restrain the client temporarily. C) Draw the curtains to darken the room. D) Offer to feed the client.