Which assistive devices would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend for a terminal patient who is having difficulties with mobility? Select all that apply.
1) Wheelchair
2) Walker
3) Bedside commode
4) Adult briefs
5) Blue pads
Question 2
The home hospice nurse is conducting a review of systems during the health history interview. Which assessment question will allow the nurse to plan for the delivery of necessary supplies?
1) Is the patient having trouble swallowing?
2) Is the patient able to verbally communicate?
3) Is the patient incontinent?
4) Is the patient eating or drinking at least once per day?
Example of problem focused patient
Patient teaching: lung assessment
Patient teaching: abdominal assessment
Medical assistants can quickly pull up a patient record when a phone call is received.
Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly
Examples of endocrine disorders. (B) A patient with a goiter.