The nurse is caring for a patient after a surgical procedure who has pneumatic compression devices on the lower extremities. When the nurse walks into the room the patient states, “I want these things off of my legs.” What should the nurse do first?
The nurse is teaching a patient to use a walker. Which metho…
The nurse is teaching a patient to use a walker. Which method will the nurse explain?
The nurse is assessing the perineal region of an adolescent…
The nurse is assessing the perineal region of an adolescent female. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the pubic hair to be sparse and slightly pigmented. What Tanner stage will the nurse document?
The nurse is planning to transfer a 250 lb. patient who is u…
The nurse is planning to transfer a 250 lb. patient who is unable to bear weight up to the wheelchair. Which method is safest to transfer this patient?
The nurse is discussing foot care w/ client who was recently…
The nurse is discussing foot care w/ client who was recently diagnosed w/ diabetes. Which statement by client indicates need for further teaching?
A nurse is working in a facility that uses no-lift policies….
A nurse is working in a facility that uses no-lift policies. Which benefits will the nurse observe in the facility? (Select all that apply)
A client is recovering from debridement of the right leg. A…
A client is recovering from debridement of the right leg. A nurse encourages the client to eat which food item that is naturally high in vitamin C to promote wound healing?
A nurse makes a connection with the patient when providing s…
A nurse makes a connection with the patient when providing spiritual care. Which type of connectedness did the nurse experience?
The nurse is teaching a patient to apply antiembolism compre…
The nurse is teaching a patient to apply antiembolism compression stockings. Which statement by the client will confirm the correct technique?
An 86 year old female patient is immobile and is in a right…
An 86 year old female patient is immobile and is in a right side lying position. As the nurse you know that which sites below are at most risk for pressure injury in this position?