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A nurse assesses a client recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Which assessment should the nurse complete to evaluate the client’s activity tolerance?
Vital signs before, during, and after activity
Client’s electrocardiography readings
Body image and self-care abilities
Ability to use assistive or adaptive devices
A nurse teaches a client with a past history of angina who has had a total knee replacement. Which statement should the nurse include in this client’s teaching prior to beginning rehabilitation activities?
“If you experience knee pain, ask the physical therapist to reschedule your therapy.”
“Do not take your prescribed beta blocker until after you exercise with physical therapy.”
“Let me know if you start to experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or fatigue.”
“Use analgesics before and after activity, even if you are not experiencing pain.”
A rehabilitation nurse prepares to move a client who has new bilateral leg amputations. Which is the best approach?
Use the bear-hug method to transfer the client safely.
Utilize the facility’s mechanical lift to move the client.
Ask several members of the health care team to carry the client.
Consult physical therapy before performing all transfers
A nurse cares for a client with decreased mobility. Which intervention should the nurse implement to decrease this client’s risk of fracture?
Use pressure-relieving devices.
Increase calcium-rich foods in the diet.
Perform weight-bearing activities.
Apply shoes to improve foot support.
A rehabilitation nurse cares for a client who has generalized weakness and needs assistance with activities of daily living. Which exercise should the nurse implement?
Aerobic exercise
Passive range of motion
Active range of motion
A nurse collaborates with an occupational therapist when providing care for a rehabilitation client. With which activities should the occupational therapist assist the client? (Select all that apply.)
Achieving mobility
Performing activities of daily living (ADLs)
Learning techniques for transferring
Completing job training
Attaining independence with dressing
An interdisciplinary team is caring for a client on a rehabilitation unit. Which team members are paired with the correct roles and responsibilities? (Select all that apply.)
Registered dietitian – Develops client-specific diets to ensure client needs are met
Vocational counselor – Works with clients who have experienced head injuries
Speech-language pathologist – Evaluates and retrains clients with swallowing problems
Recreational therapist – Assists physical therapists to complete rehabilitation therapy
Physical therapist – Assists clients with ambulation and walker training
A nurse is caring for clients as a member of the rehabilitation team. Which activities should the nurse complete as part of the nurse’s role? (Select all that apply.)
Assist clients to identify support services and resources for the coordination of services.
Counsel clients and family members on strategies to cope with disability.
Coordinate rehabilitation team activities to ensure implementation of the plan of care.
Maintain the safety of adaptive devices by monitoring their function and making repairs.
Support the client’s choices by acting as an advocate for the client and family.