A patient is recovering in the hospital following a total hip replacement that was performed 2 days ago.
In an effort to prevent the common complications associated with the surgical procedure, the nurse should implement which of the following interventions, as ordered?
A) Passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises with the affected leg
B) Provision of a low-fiber, high-calorie diet
C) Application of sequential compression devices
D) Intermittent urinary catheterization to prevent urinary retention
Question 2
A geriatric nurse is performing an assessment of an 85-year-old patient. The nurse realizes that what particular change is an age-related effect on the renal or urinary system?
A) Increased ability to concentrate urine
B) Increased bladder capacity
C) Urinary incontinence
D) Decreased glomerular filtration rate
Patient teaching: lung assessment
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
A patient with exophthalmos.
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is Frightened, Angry, or Anxious
Some common eye disorders. (D) Conjunctival hemorrhage of the right eye of this patient with ...
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