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Malik Radaydeh
on Oct 23, 2024
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Which task may be delegated to the nursing assistant?
A) Determine the patient's need for a low-air-loss mattress overlay.
B) Assess the patient's legs for the presence of thromboembolism.
C) Teach the patient about the contractures and the benefits of resting hand splints.
D) Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours using pillows and foam wedges.
Low-air-loss Mattress
A mattress system designed to reduce pressure on the skin by using air flow to maintain a cool temperature and moisture level, often used for bedridden patients.
Thromboembolism
The obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot that has become dislodged from its site of formation.
- Evaluate patient conditions to select appropriate nursing interventions for promoting physical mobility.
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DH
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate patient conditions to select appropriate nursing interventions for promoting physical mobility.
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