According to Patricia Newman's past medical history, she has a history of several medical disorders. Listed below are her primary medical diagnoses. Prioritize these disorders in order of importance for this hospital admission. (A) Tobacco use (B) Emphysema (C) Pneumonia (D) Osteoporosis (E) Hypertension

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.

Which of the following pieces of equipment is necessary for the prone position? a. stirrups b. footboard c. chest rolls d. bean bag

If the skin preparation site contains a colostomy or draining sinus that cannot be sealed off, how should that area be prepped? a. last, with sponges to be used once and discarded b. first, with the same preparation tray c. simultaneously, with the same preparation tray d. first, with a separate preparation tray