A nurse is providing short-term home care for an elderly client with depression. What
should the nurse suggest that a caregiver do when taking respite from caring for the
client?
A) Participate in recreational activities every day
B) Eat a large breakfast with a smaller lunch and dinner
C) Avoid sleeping during the day or taking short naps
D) Instruct client's friends to avoid visits during home care
Question 2
A nurse is measuring the chest circumference of a child. What should the nurse know
with reference to the chest measurement?
A) A newborn's head is as large as the chest.
B) A 2-year-old child's head is larger than the chest.
C) A 5-year-old child's head is 2 to 3 inches smaller than the chest.
D) The chest should be measured an inch below the nipple line.
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A health care professional taking a radial pulse and common pulse points.
The nurse begins the general survey
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