Mdc exam review part 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR2356 MDC Exam 3 Review 1. Appropriate nursing actions: Nicole a) When a client falls  1st priority – check on patient for any injuries Before that, guide the patient to the floor. b) Positioning to reduce injury for bony prominences  Place pillows under areas and elevate  Changes position for 2hrs Elevate calves to protect heels c) Reducing shear injury (med surg pg 447)  Avoid pulling and sliding patient against bed  Keep head of bed at a slight elevation  Mak...

NUR2356 MDC EXAM 2 REVIEW 1. The effects of Immobility a) Interventions that improve flexibility  P.R.E.P.(Perform passive ROM, Reposition Q2HR, Encourage independent activity as much as possible even in bedrest, Provide assistive devices)  Know examples of exercises for flexibility b) Assessment/ Findings of a patient with DVT  Assessment (1) Compare distal pulses for pulse quality, observe the color and temp. of extremities, evaluate sensation and motion, and determine speed ...