The nurse uses gait belts when assisting clients to ambulate. Which client would be a likely candidate for this assistive device?

A client who is confined to bedrest.

A client who has leg strength and can cooperate with the movement

A client who has a thoracic incision.

A client who has an abdominal incision.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale: A client who is confined to bedrest may not need a gait belt as they are not ambulating.
Choice B rationale: A client with leg strength who can cooperate with movement is a likely candidate for a gait belt. This device provides support and stability during ambulation.
Choice C rationale: A client with a thoracic incision may not necessarily need a gait belt for ambulation unless there are specific mobility concerns.
Choice D rationale: A client with an abdominal incision may not necessarily need a gait belt for ambulation unless there are specific mobility concerns.

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Correct Answer is ["1.5"]

Explanation

Number of tablets = total dose/ tablet strength

= 30/20

= 1.5 tablets

A. A client 92 years of age who uses a walker, is incontinent, and has an extensive cardiac history B. A client 45 years of age who has paraplegia C. A client 68 years of age who is comatose due to a traumatic brain injury D. A client 75 years of age who uses a cane and has dementia

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale: The client who is 92 years old, uses a walker, is incontinent, and has an extensive cardiac history is at higher risk for the development of pressure injuries due to age, immobility, and additional risk factors.
Choice B rationale: A client with paraplegia may be at risk for pressure injuries, but the combination of age, walker use, incontinence, and cardiac history increases the risk in Choice A.
Choice C rationale: A comatose client with a traumatic brain injury is at risk, but other factors in Choice A contribute to a higher overall risk.
Choice D rationale: A client who uses a cane and has dementia may be at risk, but the combination of age, walker use, incontinence, and cardiac history increases the risk in Choice A.

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