The 3-year-old patient with acute pyelonephritis has the following orders: Medications: 8 mg/kg ciprofloxacin IV q8h Activity level: ambulatory as tolerated Intravenous fluids: Infuse D5W with 0.25% NaCl via peripheral IV at 50 mL/h Diet: Normal The nurse is coordinating care for the patient with the unlicensed assistive personnel. Which statement by the UAP prompts further education by the nurse?
- NCLEX Practice
- Topics
- Mobility
Mobility
Mobility refers to the ability to move freely and independently. Nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals may perform a mobility assessment to evaluate a person's ability to move safely and to determine if the person needs any assistive devices. Severe complications of immobility can include skin breakdown, pneumonia, and blood clots.
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 10
The nurse is most concerned with encouraging the patient with multiple myeloma to ambulate frequently to prevent which complication?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 9
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