HESI HESI F UNDAMENTALS EXAM, ANSWERED

An elderly client wi a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursi g care A. Massage any r dd ned reas for at least e minutes. B. Encourage act ve r nge of motion xercises on ext mities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in seq ce. D. Gently lift the client when movi g into a desired position - To void shearing forces when repositioning, the clien sho be lifte gently across a surf ce Redd ed areas should not be massaged (A) since th s m increase the damage to al eady trau atized skin. To control pain and muscle spasms, acti e r nge of mo on (B) m y be li e he affected leg. The position described in (C) is contrain icated for ent with a fractured left hip. Correct Answer: D The nurse is administering medications through a nasogastric tube (NGT) which is connected to suction. After ensuring correct tube placement, what action should the nurse take next? A. Clamp the tube for 20 minutes. B. Flush the tube with water.