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HudsonKB16

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Which of the following parameters should be monitored during ambulation? 1. Skin color 2. Breathing rate and effort 3. Level of consciousness 4. Urine output
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 3 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false about patient ambulation?
 
  a. Ambulation is necessary for normal body functioning.
  b. Patients must be carefully monitored dur-ing ambulation.
  c. Chairs or emergency supports must be available during ambulation.
  d. Patients with intravenous (IV) lines should not be ambulated.



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JaynaD87

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Skin color, breathing rate and effort, and level of consciousness provide clues to how well the patient is tolerating ambulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Place all equipment (e.g., intravenous IV equipment, nasogastric tube, surgical drainage tubes) close to the patient to prevent dislodging during ambulation.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help


ebonylittles

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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