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joesmith1212

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A client has to be moved from the bed to a wheeled stretcher. What safety precautions should the nurse keep in mind?
 
  1 . Be sure a waist strap and side rails are in place to protect the client from falling.
   2 . Be sure the stretcher covering is clean; provide enough blankets to keep the client warm.
   3 . Protect clients from injury by lifting them correctly and putting them down carefully on the stretcher.
   4 . Leave the client alone on the stretcher only when the side rails are up.
  A) 1, 2, 3
  B) 1, 2, 4
  C) 1, 3, 4
  D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

A nurse is educating a physically handicapped client about the government policies available to make public places accessible and safe for people with disabilities.
 
  Which of the following statements is true regarding the advantages of removing architectural barriers in public places? A) Helps clients with disabilities to become employed
  B) Aids in reimbursement for rehabilitation from long-term illness
  C) Provides organizational support during financial crisis
  D) Provides education to clients about the benefits of rehabilitation



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Answer to Question 1

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Safety precautions to follow when using a wheeled stretcher: ensure a waist strap and side rails are in place to protect the client from falling. Be sure the stretcher covering is clean. Provide enough blankets to keep the client warm. Protect clients from injury by lifting them correctly and putting them down carefully on the stretcher. Make sure enough people participate to ensure safe lifting of the client. Never leave a client alone on a stretcher.

Answer to Question 2

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Reduction of architectural barriers helps clients with disabilities to become employed. Reduction of legislative barriers aids in reimbursement for rehabilitation from long-term illness. Reduction of financial barriers provides organizational support during financial crisis. Reduction of educational barriers provides education to clients about the benefits of rehabilitation.




joesmith1212

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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