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meagbuch

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Nurses provide many interventions to prevent falls in health care settings. Which of the following would be an appropriate intervention to prevent falls?
 
  A) Keep bed in the high position.
  B) Keep side rails up at all times.
  C) Apply restraints to all confused clients.
  D) Lock wheels on beds and wheelchairs.

Question 2

An adolescent has recently had a ring inserted into her navel. Which of the following is the greatest risk facing the adolescent as a result of this activity?
 
  A) A scar over the navel
  B) A local and/or systemic infection
  C) A greater acceptance by peers
  D) A strained relationship with parents


joneynes

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Locking wheels on beds and wheelchairs prevents them from rolling and precipitating a fall. Beds should be kept in low positions with the side rails down in most situations; restraints should be applied only as a last resort.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Body piercing is a quick procedure that does not require anesthesia, but the risk for infection is great. This risk includes local infection, hepatitis B virus, and HIV.


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