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rayancarla1 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse delegates the task of ambulating a patient to the assistive personnel.

The nurse ascertains that the assistive personnel understands how to intervene when the patient complains of dizziness when the assistive personnel verbalizes which of the following? a. I call for help.
b. I gently lower the patient to the floor.
c. I support the patient and walk quickly back to the room.
d. I lean the patient against the wall and wait until the episode passes.

Question 2

A nurse tells a patient with a recent back injury that damage to the nerves is comparable to a water hose that has been pinched off and that time is needed to allow normal nerve transmission. Which technique did the nurse use?

a. Analogy
b. Discovery
c. Role-playing
d. Demonstration

micaelaswann · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
When a patient begins to fall, the nurse should assume a wide base of support with one foot in front of the other to support the patient's weight, gently lower the patient to the floor, and protect the patient's head. Assess the patient for injuries at this time and notify the patient's health care provider. Even if the patient is stable, get the assistance of a lift team to help you get the patient off the floor and back in bed or a chair.

Answer to Question 2

A
Analogies add to verbal instruction by providing familiar images that make complex information more real and understandable. Discovery is a useful tool for teaching problem solving and is a technique for cognitive learning. During role-play your patients play themselves or someone else in the situation. Demonstrations are useful when teaching psychomotor skills.