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D2AR0N

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The patient is getting up for the first time after a period of bed rest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Assess respiratory function.
  b. Obtain a baseline blood pressure.
  c. Assist the patient to sit at the edge of the bed.
  d. Ask the patient if he or she feels lightheaded.

Question 2

In the critical thinking model for sexuality assessment, which of the following is an example of a quality?
 
  a. Display curiosity.
  b. Apply ethic of care.
  c. Accept sexual orientation acceptance.
  d. Determine the patients sexual concerns.



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Answer to Question 1

B

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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

A

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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.




D2AR0N

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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