Correct use of cane - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? The top of the cane is parallel to the client's waist. When walking, the client moves the cane 46 cm (18 in) forward. The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. The client moves her stronger limb forward with the cane. The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. A nurse receives report about a client who has 0.9% sodiu...

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ATI-RN Assessment Level 1: Practice A and B (100 Questions) with 100% Correct Answers UPDATED 2023 A nurse is talking with a client who has major depressive disorder. The client states, "Nobody cares if I'm around or not." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "Let's talk about the medications you're taking." B. "You know you really shouldn't talk like that." C. "You will feel much better after group therapy." D. "It sounds as though you're feeling hop...

1. Your patient will be using crutches for mobility. After educating the patient on how to adjust the crutches to fit correctly, you assess how well the patient understood the instructions. What findings demonstrate that the crutches were adjusted correctly by the patient? Select all that apply:* A. The hand grips of the crutches are even with the mid-forearm. B. When the patient grips the hand grips of the crutches the elbow bends at about 30 degrees. C. The patient has a 2-3 finger widt...

HURST REVIEW Qbank/Customize Quiz - Basic Care and Comfort Complete Test. The nurse is teaching a client about the use of a cane. Which is the correct cane technique? 1. Place the cane on weaker side of the body to support the weaker leg. Using the cane for support, the client should step forward with strong leg, and then move the weaker leg and cane forward to the strong leg. 2. Place the cane on the stronger side of the body. The cane is placed forward 6 to 10 inches while the client ad...

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Capstone Med Surg Assessment 1 Questions and Correct Answers Latest spring 2023/2024. 1. A nurse is updating a plan of care after an evaluation of a client who has dysphagia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? a) Ask the client to tilt their head back when swallowing. b) Have the client sit upright for 1 hr. following meals. c) Administer liquids to the client using a syringe. d) Allow the client to rest for 10 min prior to eating. 2. A nurse is ass...