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📝 Answered - 68. A nurse has educated the client with a herniated lumbar disk about proper body mechanics and other information about low back care. The nurse determines that the client needs further instruction if the client makes which statement? A. "I need to bend at the knees to pick things up." B. "I need to increase the fiber and fluids in my diet." C. "I can strengthen my back muscles by swimming or walking." D. "I need to get out of bed by sitting up straight and swinging my legs over the side of the bed." 69. A client has been placed in Buck's extension traction. The nurse can provide countertraction to reduce shear and friction by implementing which measure? A. Flexing the feet against a footboard B. Slightly elevating the foot of the bed C. Keeping the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees D. Placing the bed in reverse Trendelenburg position 70. A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter into the urethra of a client. As the nurse inflates the balloon, the client complains of discomfort. The nurse would take which action?

📝 Answered - What are the alternatives for restrictive practices? Additional supervision/observation of activities Involving family members or volunteer Daily physical activity or exercise Day to day activities Appropriate toileting Obstacle free environment Bed and chair alarms Accessible call buttons Structured activity Instruction on safe transferring Orientation to environment Different seating options Falls detector alarms

📝 Answered - Which of the following groups is MOST likely to avoid seeking healthcare due to discrimination? A. Bisexual individuals B. Asexual individuals C. Transgender individuals D. Heterosexual individuals

📝 Answered - The following statement is TRUE or FALSE. The LCG allows recording supportive care during active phase and second stage of labour. True False

📝 Answered - Which conclusion would the nurse be concerned about after squeezing the patient's toe and observing that blanching persists for more than 3 seconds after releasing the pressure? A) Congestion B) Hyperthermia C) Hypertension D) Impaired circulation

📝 Answered - Using the proper needle gauge is a factor in preventing contamination of blood cultures. True or False?

📝 Answered - Someone who displays symptoms of an anxiety disorder would be given an Axis I classification of mental disorders. True or False?

📝 Answered - Which of the following messages would a care aid not use to share information about a client's status with other members of the health care team?

📝 Answered - Which of the following can affect the fit of a respirator? A. Facial hair B. The task being performed C. Air contamination D. Age of the respirator

📝 Answered - Which statement is correct regarding the importance of documentation? A. Good documentation proves that a nurse is competent. B. Nursing documentation will assist the primary health care provider in the selection of a plan of care. C. Failure to document patient care may result in the loss of reimbursement of funds from government and other agencies. D. Lack of documentation on the patient's chart (health care record) will result in a penalty against the health care provider's license.