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?
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
Emphysema. (a) Illustration comparing normal lungs and emphysemic lungs. The inserts illustrate how
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Sequence of patient positions for heart auscultation
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.