Exam 6: Rehabilitation Concepts for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems

A nurse assesses a client who is admitted with hip problems.The client asks,"Why are you asking about my bowels and bladder?" How should the nurse respond?

A nurse cares for a client with decreased mobility.Which intervention should the nurse implement to decrease this client's risk of fracture?

A rehabilitation nurse cares for a client who has generalized weakness and needs assistance with activities of daily living.Which exercise should the nurse implement?

A nurse teaches a client with a past history of angina who has had a total knee replacement.Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching prior to beginning rehabilitation activities?

A rehabilitation nurse is caring for an older adult client who states,"I tire easily." How should the nurse respond? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury at level T₃.Which intervention should the nurse implement to assist with bladder dysfunction?

A nurse collaborates with an occupational therapist when providing care for a rehabilitation client.With which activities should the occupational therapist assist the client? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a client recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery.Which assessment should the nurse complete to evaluate the client's activity tolerance?

A nurse plans care for a client who is bedridden.Which assessment should the nurse complete to ensure to prevent pressure ulcer formation?

A rehabilitation nurse prepares to move a client who has new bilateral leg amputations.Which is the best approach?

A nurse performs passive range-of-motion exercises on a semiconscious client and meets resistance while attempting to extend the right elbow more than 45 degrees.Which action should the nurse take next?

A nurse teaches a client about performing intermittent self-catheterization.The client states,"I am not sure if I will be able to afford these catheters." How should the nurse respond?

A nurse assists a client with left-sided weakness to walk with a cane.What is the correct order of steps for gait training with a cane? 1)Apply a transfer belt around the client's waist. 2)Move the cane and left leg forward at the same time. 3)Guide the client to a standing position. 4)Move the right leg one step forward. 5)Place the cane in the client's right hand. 6)Check balance and repeat the sequence.

An interdisciplinary team is caring for a client on a rehabilitation unit.Which team members are paired with the correct roles and responsibilities? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for clients as a member of the rehabilitation team.Which activities should the nurse complete as part of the nurse's role? (Select all that apply.)

A rehabilitation nurse cares for a client who is wheelchair bound.Which intervention should the nurse implement to prevent skin breakdown?

A nurse teaches a client who has a flaccid bladder.Which bladder training technique should the nurse teach?

A nurse delegates the ambulation of an older adult client to an unlicensed nursing assistant (UAP).Which statement should the nurse include when delegating this task?