Author Question: A nurse has to move a weak client recovering from surgery from the bed to the wheelchair to take the ... (Read 45 times)

Jipu 123 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse has to move a weak client recovering from surgery from the bed to the wheelchair to take the client to the x-ray unit of the healthcare facility. The nurse wants to make the client as comfortable as possible for this anticipated x-ray.

What is the best time frame that the nurse should offer the client PRN pain medication? A) 15 minutes before the client is to get up
B) 30 minutes before the client is to get up
C) 45 minutes before the client is to get up
D) 60 minutes before the client is to get up

Question 2

A client with muscular dystrophy is prescribed functional electrical stimulation. What is one benefit of this type of therapy?

A) Gait improvement
B) Pain management
C) Brain wave stimulation
D) Prevention of skin breakdown

jlaineee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Offer PRN pain relief medication approximately 30 minutes before the client is to get up.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) sends a stimulus to the nerves to move muscles. FES assists clients to move or walk, improve gait, reduce spasticity, or better use hands and fingers. Transdermal electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) assists in pain management. This process does not stimulate brain waves or prevent skin breakdown.