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Author Question: The nurse fits crutches correctly when a. the crutch pad is one inch below the axilla b. the ... (Read 57 times)

littleanan

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse fits crutches correctly when
 
  a. the crutch pad is one inch below the axilla
  b. the handgrip is adjusted to allow the patient to have elbows bent at 30 degrees
  c. the crutches force the patient to stand upright
  d. the handgrip is adjusted to allow the patient to have elbows nearly straight

Question 2

The nurse notes a significant change in the patient's condition. The nurse should
 
  a. notify the physician and document the change and the notification of the physician in the chart
  b. document the change in the chart
  c. notify the physician and chart that the physician was notified
  d. chart the change and notify the nursing supervisor


kusterl

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The crutch pad should fit 1 1/2 to 2 inches below the axilla. The hand grip should be adjusted to allow for the patient to have elbows bent at 30 degree flexion. Crutches are used to increase patient mobility.

Answer to Question 2

A
One general documentation guideline is to document all telephone calls made or received that are related to a patient's case. Nursing documentation should include the change in the patient's condition.


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