In: Nursing
Robert is a healthy 23-year-old male who has a fractured femur in a full cast. He has been ordered crutches for ambulation but is complaining of tingling in his arms when he uses them. What is the possible cause for this?
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The crutches are too short. |
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b. |
The crutches are too long. |
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c. |
Robert has a possible blood clot in his arms. |
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d. |
Robert has poor upper body strength. |
The nurse is getting a patient up who has a left sided weakness after suffering a stroke. What should the nurse do to ensure safety in transferring the patient?
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Ensure the chair is on the patient's weak side |
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b. |
Assist the patient to sit at the edge of the bed before standing |
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c. |
Make sure the patient is wearing loose fitting footwear |
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d. |
Make sure the brakes are not on the wheelchair so it is easy to move |