A nurse is observing a patient in a skilled nursing facility using a walker. The nurse concludes that the walker is at proper height if the patient's elbows are bent to which angle while the patient is upright and grasping the handgrips?

Please indicate whether the following statement is true or false.
A nurse working on the orthopedic floor understands that a gastrointestinal assessment should be done every three days.

A nurse is planning to perform passive range of motion for a client who is immobilized. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is preparing a client for ambulation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine the client's level of strength?

The nurse, in order to prevent the cast from chafing, will instruct the patient for home care to _______ the rough edges with adhesive tape.

The nurse placing a patient following knee replacement surgery into a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine has the responsibility to:

A certified nursing assistant (CNA) is assisting a patient into a wheelchair. The nurse intervenes if the CNA has:

The nurse directs the immobilized patient in frequent deep breathing exercises during the day in order to combat

Please indicate whether the following statement is true or false.
Skeletal traction may require surgical placement of pins, tongs, screws, or wires anchored to a bone.

A nurse is assisting with the development of a plan of care for an older adult who is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse contribute to the plan? (Select all that apply)

A patient has a hip spica cast and will be discharged home to family. The nurse would include in the home education plan information relative to: (Select all that apply.)