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?
Palpating the Apical Impulse with the Patient on the Left Side
Home Health Nurse.
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Sandwich or capture enzyme immunoassay for patient IgM (double capture: IgM capture, Ag capture).
(a) Chicken pox vesicles. (b) Chicken pox on back of young patient.
Nurse using a stethoscope