A Nurse Is Using the Critical Theoretical Perspective in Daily

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using the critical theoretical perspective in daily nursing practice. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely complete?

• A) Criticize health insurance programs as a barrier to health care
• B) Expose social values underlying the health care system
• C) Promote individual freedom and decision making
• D) Exert control over the client's environment

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Definitions:

Graduated Compression Stockings

Specialized hosiery designed to improve blood flow and reduce swelling in the legs by applying varied levels of pressure.

External Pressure

Force applied to the outside of the body or an object, often referring to medical contexts like wound management or blood pressure control.

Elastic Stockings

Specialized hosiery designed to improve blood circulation and prevent the formation of blood clots, often used in medical settings and during long periods of inactivity.

Dangling

A positioning technique where the patient sits on the edge of the bed with legs hanging freely, often used before standing to prevent dizziness.