A patient has the nursing diagnosis Impaired Physical Mobility related to decreased blood flow to the lower extremities
To address this nursing diagnosis, the nurse should instruct the patient to walk for at least 30 minutes at least _______ times a week. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Rationale : Walking for 30 minutes at least three times a week will promote collateral development and enhance existing circulation.
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A patient in the ICU with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has mucous secretions throughout her respiratory system. Her breathing is highly labored. What is the primary cause of her labored breathing?
A) Decreased airway resistance due to increased airway diameter B) Excessive surfactant C) Increased airway resistance due to decreased airway diameter D) Increased lung compliance
Marvin is a healthy, active 36-year-old who belongs to a martial arts club. Once a week he takes lessons in Judo, and on the weekends, he participates in local competitions
At his last competition, Marvin was paired with a skilled participant from another club. His rival threw him to the mats, and as Marvin struggled, came down hard to pin him down. Marvin heard a snap, followed by instant pain in his left forearm. Radiographs at the local hospital confirmed he suffered a transverse fracture of the distal aspect of his left ulna. What are the typical signs and symptoms of a fracture? Why shortly after the injury does the pain temporarily subside? How does a hematoma form, and what function does it serve in the process of healing a fracture? Marvin was told he would be seeing a physiotherapist as his healing progressed. What are the muscular and joint changes that occur during immobilization and the ways Marvin and his physiotherapist can work to address these changes?
What is an example of a physiologic measurement?
a. Definition of a type A behavior pattern b. Description of self-care behavior abilities in patients with dementia c. Ranges of values on two consecutive arterial blood gas analyses d. Adjusted scores on the State-Trait Anxiety Scale
The LPN's role in the nursing process is collecting data, documenting that data, relating that data to the RN, and contributing suggestions to the care plans regarding clients' identified needs. The RN __________ and __________ the nursing process
Fill in the blank with correct word