Answer to Question 1
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A Assessing the patient's respiratory function is not the nurse's first intervention when getting a patient up for the first time after prolonged bed rest.
B When getting the patient up for the first time after a period of bed rest, the nurse should document orthostatic changes. The nurse first obtains a baseline blood pressure.
C After the nurse assesses the patient's blood pressure, the nurse can assist the patient to a sitting position at the side of the bed.
D After the patient is in the sitting position at the side of the bed, the nurse should ask the patient if he or she feels lightheaded.
Answer to Question 2
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A One of the three qualities in the critical thinking model for sexuality assessment is display curiosity. The other two qualities are display integrity and take risks if necessary.
B Applying an ethic of care is an example of a standard in the model.
C Accepting sexual orientation is an example of knowledge in the model.
D Determining the patient's sexual concerns is an example of knowledge in the model.
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