The healthcare provider prescribes allopurinol 0.2 grams PO for a client with gout. The available medication is labeled, "Allopurinol tablets 200 mg." How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only, rounded to the nearest whole number.)

B. In three-point gait crutch walking, the client should progress to foot touchdown and weight bearing of the affected leg. This means that the client is able to advance the crutches forward, followed by the affected leg, and then the unaffected leg. The weight should be borne primarily by the hands and arms on the crutches while the affected leg supports some weight as tolerated.

A. Bearing body weight on the palms of hands during the crutch gait describes the correct distribution of weight on the crutches, which is important for proper technique, but it does not specifically address the coordination of crutch and leg movements in three-point gait.

C. Practices bicep and triceps isometric exercises is not directly related to proper crutch walking technique but may be beneficial for strengthening the upper extremities, which are involved in using crutches.

D. Inspects crutches to ensure rubber tips are intact is important for safety but does not specifically indicate understanding of proper crutch walking technique.

B. Hospice services can be initiated while the client is still in the hospital. Hospice teams can work alongside the hospital staff to provide care and support to the client and family during the transition to hospice care.
C. Hospice care emphasizes the involvement of family members in the care of the patient. The hospice team works with the patient and family to develop a personalized plan of care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and family members.
D. Hospice care focuses on providing comfort, maintaining dignity, and offering emotional support to patients with terminal illnesses and their families. The goal is to enhance quality of life and ensure that the patient's wishes and preferences are respected throughout the end-of- life process.
E. Hospice care can be provided in various settings, including the patient's own home, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or inpatient hospice units. The option to receive care in the comfort of home is often preferred by many patients and families as it allows them to remain in familiar surroundings surrounded by loved ones.