When loading a large steam sterilizer, which of the following is proper placement for double basin sets on the rack?
a. only around the periphery
b. below instrument trays
c. on their sides
d. flat

Give the names of the following body motions produced by muscle actions: increases the angel of a joint. turns the palm downward. decreases the angle of a joint. points the toes.

You are assigned to care for david ramsey, a 22-year old male patient with back injury secondary to being thrown from a motorcycle. did nt damage the spinal, but the computed tomography revealed a compression fracture at l-2. david complains of severe back pain with numbness and tingling in the lower extremities. what assessments are indicated based on this nursing diagnosis? list other major nursing diagnoses based on david’s clinical presentation?

You are caring for a 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?