A Nurse Plans Care for a Client with a Halo

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse plans care for a client with a halo fixator.Which interventions should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Tape a halo wrench to the client's vest.
• B) Assess the pin sites for signs of infection.
• C) Loosen the pins when sleeping.
• D) Decrease the client's oral fluid intake.
• E) Assess the chest and back for skin breakdown.

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Definitions:

Matching Hypothesis

The proposition that people tend to pair up with others who are equally attractive.

Attractiveness

The quality of being appealing or pleasing in appearance, which can evoke interest, desire, or preference in others.

Physical Attractiveness

The perception of an individual's physical features as aesthetically pleasing or beautiful by societal or personal standards.

Matching Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to form and succeed in a committed relationship with someone who is equally attractive.