Exam 9: Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

The patient who has been in traction for bilateral femur fractures complains of constipation.To stimulate bowel action,the nurse will: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse planning a group TV activity in a long-term care facility would choose a channel that offers a(n):

When the confused resident pours his cereal in a cup and "drinks" it,the nurse should:

The LPN/LVN can apply a physical restraint to a resident in a long-term care facility when: (Select all that apply.)

The chief goal of a long-term care facility is to:

The nurse assessing an 85-year-old patient who has been on bed rest for a fractured hip finds the patient flushed with a temperature of 100° F,pulse of 100,and respiration rate of 24.The next intervention should be to assess:

To motivate a frustrated stroke patient who is learning to walk again,the most effective motivational intervention the rehabilitation nurse could make is to:

The nurse is caring for a resident who has a security device for safety purposes.What intervention must the nurse include in the plan of care?

The nurse working in a long-term care facility is aware that in order to comply with Medicare guidelines,documentation of assessment findings which measure physical,psychological,and psychosocial functioning are necessary using the _____________________.

When delegating care to a nursing assistant,the LPN/LVN should: (Select all that apply.)