Author Question: A nurse is liaising with the physical therapist to help a frail, female client up from a dangling ... (Read 78 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is liaising with the physical therapist to help a frail, female client up from a dangling position to ambulate for the first time in several days.

In preparation, the nurse has applied a walking belt around the client's waist while she dangles at the bedside. This device will assist in what way during the client's ambulation? A) It provides tactile feedback to the client if she exceeds her safe abilities.
B) It can be loosely attached to the client's walker to provide support during rest periods.
C) It provides support to the client's abdominal muscles to aid stability during ambulation.
D) It provides a point where the nurse can support the client in case she loses balance.

Question 2

During a health teaching session, the nurse notes that the client is not attentive and loses concentration easily. Which of the following techniques is most appropriate to capture the attention of the client during the teaching?

A) Repeat directions several times
B) Tell the client when the session will end
C) Use verbal modes of instruction
D) Involve the client in an active way

covalentbond · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
A walking belt is applied around the client's waist. If the client loses balance, the nurse can support him or her and prevent injuries. It is not intended to provide muscular support or tactile feedback to the client. Attaching the belt to the walker would be unsafe and counterproductive.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Involving the client in an active way is recommended for a client who has low attention and concentration power. Repeating directions several times and using verbal and visual modes of instruction are appropriate for clients with functional illiteracy but may not capture interest. Telling the client when the session will end is unlikely to increase interest.