Harry, a registered nurse, has responded to a call light in a patient's room. Mr. Greene is a postoperative patient who is continuing to have incisional pain.
As part of Harry's assessment, he notes that Mr. Greene is grimacing when he changes position. Mr. Greene's grimace can be useful in Harry's assessment and can be described as which of the following?
A. Cue
B. Inference
C. Diagnosis
D. Health pattern
Question 2
A patient with newly diagnosed diabetes is being discharged from the hospital. She will be going to an outpatient diabetic center to learn more about diet, exercise, disease management, and insulin administration.
Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates that effective teaching can take place? A. I am thankful that my doctor figured out what was wrong with me because I don't want to get sick again.
B. I am so happy to be going home so I don't have to eat hospital food anymore.
C. I will be glad when they find a cure for diabetes.
D. I don't think I will need to take insulin for very long because I already feel better.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Light palpation of abdomen
Compared to a chimpanzee, the human newborn has relatively little room to spare as it passes through
Effective listening skills demonstrate empathy to the patient and break down barriers to communicati
Positioning the Patient in the Prone Position
Walkers help the patient ambulate safely.