Exam 92: Mobility and Immobility

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a recent stroke and is paralyzed on his left side.He has no respiratory or cardiac issues,but he cannot walk.He becomes extremely frustrated when he cannot button his shirt and cannot feed himself because he was left-handed.He has shown no signs of dysphagia,but he has been eating very little and has lost 2 lbs.He asks the nurse,"How can I go home like this? I'm not getting better.I can't ask my wife to take care of me like a baby." Of the following list of health care team members,which member would the nurse need to consult?

The patient has been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury and needs to be repositioned using the logrolling technique to keep the spinal column in straight alignment.Which of the following is the proper technique for logrolling?

The nurse is caring for an elderly patient with the diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI).The patient is confused and agitated.It is important for the nurse to realize that confusion in the elderly is

The nurse is evaluating the body alignment of a patient in the sitting position.In this position

Without balance control,the center of gravity is displaced,thus creating risk for falls and subsequent injuries.Balance is enhanced by

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a stroke.As part of her ongoing care,the nurse should

In applying for a job on a nursing unit that requires frequent patient positioning,the nurse should be aware that nurses

When assessing the body alignment of a patient while he or she is standing,the nurse is aware that