exam 4 nurs 299 Practice Questions and
Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has been sitting in a chair for 1 hr. which of the following complications
is the greatest risk for the client?
A- decreased subcutaneous fat
B- Muscle atrophy
C- pressure injury
D- fecal impaction - Ans:-c- pr...
A nurse is instructing a client who has an injury of the left lower extremity, about the use of a cane.
which of the following instructions should the nurse include? select all that apply
A- hold the cane on the right side
B- keep two points of support on the floor
C- place the cane 38 cm in front of the feet before advancing
D- after advancing the cane, move the weaker leg forward
E- advance the stronger leg so that it aligns evenly with the cane - Ans:✔✔-A- client should hold cane on
uninjured side to provide support for injured left leg
D- the client should put the weaker leg first
A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for aspiration. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A- Give the client thin liquids
B- instruct the client to tuck their chin when swallowing
C- have the client use a straw
D- encourage the client to lie down and rest after meals - Ans:✔✔-B- tucking the chin when swallowing
allows food to pass down the esophagus more easily
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