The nurse moves a client's arm from an outstretched position to a position at the side of his body. What is the term used to describe this type of body movement?

Extension

Adduction

Circumduction

Abduction

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale: Extension is the movement of a body part away from the midline.
Choice B rationale: Adduction is the movement of a body part toward the midline.
Choice C rationale: Circumduction is the circular movement at the joint.
Choice D rationale: Abduction is the movement of a body part away from the midline.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Voiding and discarding the urine is the first step in a 24-hour urine collection to ensure that the collection starts with a fresh specimen.
Choice B rationale: Adding the first voiding to the specimen is not the correct initial step.
Choice C rationale: Keeping the urine warm during collection is important, but it is not the first step in the process.
Choice D rationale: Beginning the collection at a specific time is part of the process but not the initial step.

A. Anemia B. Infection C. Wound healing D. Necrosis

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Redness, warmth, swelling, and green drainage are not typically signs of anemia.
Choice B rationale: These symptoms are indicative of infection. Infections can cause localized redness, warmth, swelling, and the drainage of discolored material.
Choice C rationale: While wound healing may involve some inflammation, the described symptoms are more consistent with infection than normal wound healing.
Choice D rationale: Necrosis involves tissue death and is not typically associated with redness, warmth, and swelling.

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The nurse moves a client's arm from an outstretched position to a position at the side of his body. What is the term used to describe this type of body movement?

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