Question

1. the following is helpful in dealing with numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet (a) wrapping the feet in bandages (b) wearing tight shoes (c) using a bed cradle (d) tucking in sheets over the feet tightly 16. if a resident with cancer is experiencing pain, the na should (a) assist with comfort measures (b) let the resident know that there is little the na can do (c) suggest types of pain medication the resident can take (d) give the resident an injection of pain medication

Explanation:

1. Wrapping feet in bandages (A) may constrict circulation, wearing tight - shoes (B) and tucking sheets tightly over feet (D) can add pressure. A bed cradle (C) keeps bedclothes from pressing on feet, relieving numbness, tingling and pain.
2. Nursing assistants (NAs) should assist with comfort measures (A) for a resident in pain. NAs cannot suggest medications (C) or give injections (D) as these are medical tasks. Telling the resident there is little to be done (B) is not appropriate.

Answer:

1. C. Using a bed cradle
2. A. Assist with comfort measures