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Chelseaamend

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The nurse asks the patient to spread his fingers and then bring them together again. Which of the following is the nurse testing when asking him to bring his fingers together?
 
  a. Abduction
  b. Adduction
  c. Flexion
  d. Extension

Question 2

The home health nurse is performing an initial assessment in the home of her 80-year-old client. Which of the following instructions will the nurse provide to minimize and prevent bathroom accidents? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Install grab bars in the bathtub or shower.
  b. Use a shower curtain instead of a sliding door.
  c. Use a nonskid mat in the bathtub.
  d. Install a raised toilet seat.


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Jossy

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

B
Asking the patient to spread his fingers tests abduction; asking him to bring them together assesses adduction. Asking the patient to make a fist tests flexion, whereas asking him to extend the hand tests extension.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
To minimize bathroom hazards, especially for the older adult, the nurse should instruct the client to do the following: Use shower chairs and raised toilet seats, install grab bars and a nonskid mat in the shower or bathtub, and install handheld shower attachments to make it easier to sit while showering and minimize the need to move and turn. There is no evidence that a shower curtain is safer than a sliding door.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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