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The nurse provides care to a patient who is lethargic and unable to tolerate standing for long periods. The patient experiences dyspnea on exertion. Which type of bath is best for the nurse to implement with this patient?

The nurse plans care for a patient who has a history of becoming dizzy, pale, clammy, and nauseated when moving from a lying position to a sitting position. The nurse plans interventions to prevent which condition?

The nurse encourages a patient to take full, deep breaths to keep the alveoli open to prevent which complication from occurring?

The nurse strives to provide culturally competent care. Which areas that influence the patient’s health should the nurse understand? Select all that apply.

A nurse delegates the task of assisting patients with ambulation to a nursing assistant. The nurse intervenes when observing the nursing assistant implements which action?

The nurse reinforces teaching for the caregiver on an immobile patient who will be discharged home soon. Which caregiver action when supervising care indicates the need for the nurse to intervene?

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) An EMT has training in basic life support (BLS), including:

An example of _______ is when antibodies attach to microbes, grouping them together.

The pain threshold varies greatly in individuals because of different perceptions of pain.

A member of the hospital maintenance staff is mopping when clients begin to complain about watery eyes and irritated throats. Which action should the nurse take?