The nurse teaches the caregiver to assist the elderly patient with exercises. Which of the following points, if made by the caregiver, indicate that the caregiver needs more guidance?
A) Exercise all body joints through their normal range of motion (ROM).
B) Support the joint and distal limb during the exercise.
C) Force the joint past the point of resistance.
D) Complete exercise of joints at least three times daily.
Question 2
After the physician has performed a liver biopsy, the nursing interventions would usually include
a. allowing the patient to get up to use the bathroom if he desires.
b. keeping the patient on the right side for minimum of 2 hours.
c. taking vital signs every 4 hours.
d. keeping the patient on the left side for minimum of 4 hours.
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