A nurse who is caring for a client with Paget's disease should ...

[yoroshambo]

A nurse who is caring for a client with Paget's disease should plan which nursing intervention?
 
  1. Do all client care activities at one time.
  2. Encourage the client to stay out of bed most of the day.
  3. Keep the client on bed rest.
  4. Teach the client how to apply a back brace.

Question 2

The nurse is participating in the creation of a program to instruct community members to reduce the risk of Lyme disease. What information should the nurse ensure is included in this presentation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Crush the tick once it is removed.
  2. Avoid tall grasses and dense brush.
  3. Remove ticks by twisting from the skin.
  4. Wear clothing that covers the extremities.
  5. Use an insect repellant on the skin and clothing.

[kristenb95]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Activity and rest should be balanced, allowing the client time to rest between activities.
2. Activity and rest should be balanced, allowing the client time to rest between activities.
3. Activity and rest should be balanced, allowing the client time to rest between activities.
4. Since the client with Paget's disease is at risk for pathological fractures and spinal deformities, back braces are used for support.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2, 4, 5

1. The ticks should not be crushed but placed in alcohol and saved for future examination.
2. Tall grasses and dense brush should be avoided.
3. Ticks should be removed steadily and firmly and not twisted.
4. Wearing clothing that covers the extremities provides protection.
5. An insect repellant helps prevent the ticks from adhering to the skin.

[yoroshambo]

Excellent

[mjenn52]

Gracias!