Which of these responses might the nurse expect during a functional assessment of a patient whose leg is in a cast?
a. I broke my right leg in a car accident 2 weeks ago.
b. The pain is decreasing, but I still need to take acetaminophen.
c. I check the color of my toes every evening just like I was taught.
d. I'm able to transfer myself from the wheelchair to the bed without help.
Question 2
The nurse is obtaining a history from a 30-year-old male patient and is concerned about health promotion activities. Which of these questions would be appropriate to use to assess health promotion activities for this patient?
a. Do you perform testicular self-examinations?
b. Have you ever noticed any pain in your testicles?
c. Have you had any problems with passing urine?
d. Do you have any history of sexually transmitted diseases?
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
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