The Nurse Initiates the Application of a Draw Sheet on Every

question 13

Short Answer

The nurse initiates the application of a draw sheet on every bedfast patient on her unit to facilitate lifting and to prevent _________ forces.

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Definitions:

Antibiotic Resistance

The ability of bacteria to withstand the effects of an antibiotic to which they were once sensitive.

Genetic Material

The DNA or RNA present in cells which codes for genetic information necessary for the development, functioning, and reproduction of living organisms.

Endospore

A resting cell formed by certain bacteria; highly resistant to heat, radiation, and disinfectants.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.