Which assistive devices would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend for a terminal patient who is having difficulties with mobility? Select all that apply.
1) Wheelchair
2) Walker
3) Bedside commode
4) Adult briefs
5) Blue pads
Question 2
The home hospice nurse is conducting a review of systems during the health history interview. Which assessment question will allow the nurse to plan for the delivery of necessary supplies?
1) Is the patient having trouble swallowing?
2) Is the patient able to verbally communicate?
3) Is the patient incontinent?
4) Is the patient eating or drinking at least once per day?
Schematic of an automated external defibrillator (AED) attached to a patient.
Patient teaching: heart assessment
A visually impaired patient is assisted by a service dog.
Common patient positions.
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.