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Which of the following is a reason for providing a back massage to a patient?

While performing the nursing history and patient assessment, the patient expresses they have not been showering due to dizziness to the nurse. What would an appropriate nursing diagnosis be for this patient? 

Using this diagram indicate, which is the optimal point to place the stethoscope when taking an apical pulse?

The nurse is transferring a client who has a history of seizures to the recliner chair.  In the middle of the transfer, the client begins having an active seizure. What is the priority nursing action? 

A student nurse is designing a health fair project aimed at reducing bicycle accidents and injuries. This topic of discussion would be most appropriate for the safety of which group of clients? 

A nurse is teaching a group of parents about poisoning emergencies. In response to an accidental ingestion of a potentially poisonous or unknown substance, how should the nurse instruct the parents to respond?  

A client questions a nurse why a disposable “bag bath” is chosen instead of traditional hygienic care. What is the rationale for using a disposable or bag bath? 

The nurse is unfamiliar with a new piece of equipment that is scheduled to be used today. What is the best course of action? 

A hospitalized client has been restless and is wearing hand/wrist mittens. What is the most appropriate nursing action when performing hygiene? 

Adipose tissue stores which form of lipid as an energy reserve?