The nurse working with immobilized patients understands that monitoring for reports of pain with urination, changes in urination, and assessing fro frequency is essential in order to determine if an unwanted urinary problem is arising from her patient being immobile.

A nurse is applying an elasticized bandage to the leg of a patient. To perform this procedure correctly, the nurse should:

A nurse is assisting a client who has received crutches in an urgent care center following a foot injury. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further reinforcement of teaching?

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?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has required strict bed rest for 1 week. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is ready to ambulate?

The nurse explains that range of motion exercises are necessary so that movement improves venous circulation by:

A nurse giving instructions to a patient who will be using stairs while ambulating with crutches will instruct the patient:

A patient has just had a leg cast applied with plaster of Paris. The nurse can best reduce the incidence of edema by:

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 designs care for the immobilized patient to help combat the major dangers of immobilization, which include: Select all that apply.

Axillary crutches are commonly used for short-term needs. They are adjustable to a variety of heights and are easy to use. The following statements are true pertaining to crutches except