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When transferring a stoke patient what side do I put the wheelchair on?
Strong side
Always transfer a patient towards his good side?
Yes
When transferring a client with right sided hemiparesis which side of the client should nurse stand?
on the left side
Is turning from side to side contraindicated in patient on bucks traction?
A patient in Buck's Traction should not turn from side to side. This can interfere with the immobilization of the leg or foot.
Why should venipuncture be avoided on the affected side when a patient has had a mastectomy?
A patient who has had mastectomy may have blood drawn. You should avoid the side that has had lymph node dissection.
What should the patient do if they experience side effects while taking cephalosporins?
The patient should get medical attention immediately if any side effect symptoms develop while taking cephalosporins.
A patient has had a stroke and has a right-sided weakness which side should you assist from?
Behind them
What side do you transfer client from weak or strong?
As a general rule, you should transfer a client from their weaker side to their stronger side. This helps to maintain their balance and stability during the transfer, reducing the risk of falls or injury. However, always assess the client's specific needs and capabilities before deciding on the best side for transfer.
Which of method should the nurse use to test the gag reflex?
have the patient stick out his tongue and move it from side to side
When a patient has a mastectomy venipuncture should be avoided on the affective side because the?
avoid fracture
When a patient has had a mastectomy venipuncture should be avoided on the affected side because?
avoid fracture
How do you position a patient after thoracentesis?
How do you postion a patient after a thoracentesis? On the unaffected side to help drain the affected side.
