A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Admitted with Hip

question 1

Multiple Choice

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) "To plan your care based on your normal elimination routine."
• B) "So we can help prevent side effects of your medications."
• C) "We need to evaluate your ability to function independently."
• D) "To schedule your activities around your elimination pattern."

Ability to calculate medication doses based on drug concentration and prescribed dosage.

Knowledge of needle gauge sizes and their applicability in clinical settings.

Awareness of the transmission risks of serious viral diseases through needlestick injuries.

Understanding of proper disposal methods for used needles and syringes.

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Definitions:

Postsynaptic Structures

Components of a neuron located after the synapse that receive and process signals from presynaptic neurons.

Vesicles

Small sacs within the synaptic knobs that contain chemicals called neurotransmitters.

Impulse Transmission

The process by which nerve cells communicate with each other or with muscles, involving the movement of electrical or chemical signals across synapses.

Diencephalon

A region of the brain located between the cerebrum and midbrain that includes the thalamus and hypothalamus, important for sensory and autonomic functions.