Nutrition
increased sugar intake
increased sugar intakeWhat makes you more prone to cavities?
place client into a sitting position
place client into a sitting position What is the first step for inserting an NG tube, after ADIT and education?
transparent film
transparent film What type of dressing should be used for a small stage 1 pressure injury located on the sacrum?
a test that determines if there is nerve damage affecting a muscle
a test that determines if there is nerve damage affecting a muscle What is an EMG?
Providing treatments that offer pain relief or enhance the quality of life, but do not provide a cure
What is palliative care?
30 degrees
30 degrees What should you at a minimum raise the head of the bed to during an enteral feeding?
Fiber
Fiber What nutrient might the client need to increase to alleviate constipation?
apply wet sterile dressing
apply wet sterile dressing What is the first step if the nurse notices an evisceration after abdominal surgery?
glaucoma
What vision disorder manifests as an increase in intraocular pressure and can cause loss of vision?
The self-assessment of one's own culture as well as biases about individuals of other cultures
What is cultural awareness?
offering a 15g carbohydrate snack
offering a 15g carbohydrate snack What is your first action after obtaining a glucose of 67 on a conscious patient?
stress incontinence
stress incontinence What is the leakage of urine when the client engages in coughing, sneezing, laughing, or physical activity due to increased pressure on the bladder?
high Fowlers
high Fowlers Which position puts clients most at risk for skin integrity?
the decrease in the ability to focus clearly on objects that are up close
What is presbyopia?
The knees
When lifting a heavy object, what good body mechanics should be bending to lift the object?
18.5 - 24.9
18.5 - 24.9 What BMI is considered within normal range?
the client should lie on their left side with their right leg pulled up to their chest
the client should lie on their left side with their right leg pulled up to their chest In what position should a client be placed for an enema?
dehiscence
dehiscence What is the separation of part or all of the wound edges called?
whisper test
What test should be performed to test cranial nerve VIII?
Atrophy
What is the condition when muscles become weaker and smaller?
protein
protein What nutrient insufficiency can cause brittle hair, breakage and hair loss?
Cystometric testing involves measuring bladder capacity, the pressure of the bladder during filling, and the final capacity when the urge to urinate begins
What is cystometric testing?
the location, stage, size, description of tissue, color of the wound bed, condition of surrounding tissue, appearance of wound edges, presence of undermining and tunneling, any foul odor present, any pain reported, any drainage present
the location, stage, size, description of tissue, color of the wound bed, condition of surrounding tissue, appearance of wound edges, presence of undermining and tunneling, any foul odor present, any pain reported, any drainage present What should the nurse include in documenting pressure injuries?
adequate lighting, large print materials, magnifying glass
adequate lighting, large print materials, magnifying glass What aids can the nurse provide to assist a client with macular degeneration?
Fowlers
Fowlers What position should the nurse place the client in to prevent atelectasis?