NCLEX-RN Mobility, Elimination & Comfort Flashcards
Master 10 mobility, elimination & comfort concepts for the NCLEX-RN.
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Name one major systemic complication associated with prolonged immobility.
Think about the respiratory, circulatory, or musculoskeletal systems.
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To prevent radial nerve damage while using crutches, where must the patient bear their body weight?
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Complete the guidelines for proper cane use:
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Arrange the steps for a proper walker gait (standard walker, no wheels):
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Select the correct lead leg for stair climbing with assistive devices:
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A nurse physically moves the joints of a quadriplegic patient through their full range to prevent contractures. How is this intervention classified?
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Aside from increasing physical activity, what are the two primary dietary interventions to prevent constipation?
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Select the correct standards for administering a large-volume enema to an adult:
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When assessing a new stoma, what color finding indicates ischemia and requires immediate provider notification?
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Name one non-pharmacological nursing intervention for pain management.
Interventions can be cognitive, behavioral, or cutaneous.