Author Question: A patient has heart failure. His physician's orders include complete bed rest. The nurse knows that ... (Read 78 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A patient has heart failure. His physician's orders include complete bed rest. The nurse knows that this order means he

a. is encouraged to rest as much as possible.
b. is confined to bed but may assume responsibility for all of his personal care.
c. is confined to bed but is allowed to go to the bathroom as needed.
d. must remain as quiet as possible, with any task requiring physical effort done for him.

Question 2

A significant number of older people have some degree of hearing loss. The nurse is in a key position to educate these individuals about hearing aids.

How can the initial period of adjustment to a hearing aid be minimized and the long-term success maximized? A) Wear the hearing aid at all times.
B) Sit in the back rows of churches and meeting halls.
C) Lower the amplification in noisy environments.
D) Let batteries wear out completely before replacing them.

Juro · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Complete bed rest: Lowering oxygen requirements of the body systems with head of the bed elevated to 45 degrees to reduce myocardial oxygen demand and decrease circulating volume returning to the heart.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
In noisy environments, background noises are amplified, and turning down the volume of the hearing aid can add to comfort. The hearing aid should be worn for short periods at first, and batteries should be replaced earlier than necessary. There is less disturbance from reverberation in the front rows of public meeting places.