The nurse is changing the bed linen of a patient on bed rest. When the nurse is ready to make the other side of the bed, what will the nurse do before having the patient turn onto the side that has already been made?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Raising the side rails (B) ensures patient safety during turning by preventing falls. Lowering the head (A) or applying the top sheet (C) is premature, and discarding linen (D) can wait until after the turn.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Doorway widths (A) feelings/concerns (C) and ADLs assess home accessibility emotional readiness and functional ability for discharge. Nutrition (B) and vital signs (D) are less directly tied to wheelchair discharge needs.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Miosis (pupil constriction) is a side effect of narcotic analgesics (e.g., opioids like morphine), commonly used in palliative care for pain relief. The other drug classes listed do not typically cause miosis.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nutrition in palliative care aims to improve quality of life and comfort (living state), not recovery/healing, which is a curative goal. Correct nutrition supports this but isn’t the sole focus.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The Vedas, the sacred books of the Hindu faith, described Indian healthcare practices and were the earliest writings of a distinct nursing occupation.