A nurse is teaching about safe positioning with the caregiver of a client who has right-sided hemiplegia following a stroke. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I will ensure their neck is flexed backwards when they're lying on their stomach."

"I will support their feet with a rolled pillow when they are lying on their back."

"I will rest their heels on the mattress when they are sitting up in bed."

"I will use a thick pillow under their head to support the neck."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

B. Supporting the feet with a rolled pillow helps prevent foot drop (a common issue in hemiplegia). It maintains the ankle in a neutral position, preventing contractures.
A. When lying on the stomach (prone position), the neck should be neutral (neither flexed nor extended). Flexing the neck backward can strain the cervical spine and compromise airway alignment.
C. For a client with right-sided hemiplegia, the affected leg (right leg) should be supported to prevent foot drop.
D. A thick pillow under the head can cause neck hyperextension.
The head should be supported with a small, firm pillow to maintain a neutral neck position.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. Proteinuria is a hallmark finding in nephrotic syndrome. Proteinuria refers to the presence of excess protein, particularly albumin, in the urine. It occurs due to increased permeability of the glomerular filtration barrier, allowing proteins to leak into the urine rather than being retained in the bloodstream.
A. Individuals with nephrotic syndrome may be at an increased risk of thrombosis (formation of blood clots) due to loss of anticoagulant proteins such as antithrombin III in the urine.
C. Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by hypoalbuminemia, which is a decreased level of albumin in the bloodstream. The loss of albumin in the urine leads to decreased serum albumin levels, contributing to edema formation and other complications associated with nephrotic syndrome.

D. Decreased serum lipid levels is not a typical finding in nephrotic syndrome. In fact, individuals with nephrotic syndrome often have dyslipidemia, characterized by elevated serum lipid levels, including cholesterol and triglycerides.

A. Ensure the client's bed is positioned to greater than 45°. B. Initiate airborne precautions. C. Ensure lights are dimmed in the client's room. D. Encourage frequent ambulation.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The head of the bed should be elevated to 30 degrees to reduce intracranial pressure.
B. Bacterial meningitis is transmitted through hematogenous route and airborne precautions are not always necessary.
C. Clients with meningitis may be sensitive to light, dimming the lights should be implemented to increase comfort by reducing stimuli.
D. Encourage frequent ambulation is not appropriate for bacterial

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