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2. The nurse assists a patient with a back condition to get into a comfortable position when using a facture
bedpan. What expression can be used in the situation?
a. "Once we’re at the bedpan, I’ll help you sit down slowly.
b. "I’ll need you to lie on your left side to make the bedpan more effective."
c. "Should I adjust the bed’s rail controller so you can be in a sitting position?”
d. "Do you mind if I help you adjust your hips to make sure the bedpan is in the right spot?”
e. "I’ll need you to turn onto your left side first, and then we’ll switch to the right to place the bedpan
correctly.”

3. The nurse is helping a patient to get in a comfortable position before administering a suppository. Which
expression is best spoken in the situation?
a. “Can you lift your hips a bit, or would you like some help?"
b. “Wrap your arms around my shoulder so I can insert the suppository.”
c. "Hope you don’t mind me gently lifting your hips to make this more comfortable. Is that okay?"
d. "Would you lie on your left side and bend your knees slightly to make this more comfortable?"
e. "The suppository will go about an inch inside. Let me know if you feel any discomfort or want to
pause."

4. The patient has been positioned correctly and the nurse is initiating the procedure. How can she
effectively communicate that situation?
a. "I’m going to gently lift your hips to start inserting the suppository inside. Is that okay?"
b. "Now I’ll position the suppository in the front, then secure the adhesive tabs to fit your waist.”
c. "I’m going to slide the suppository under your hips now. Let me know if there’s any discomfort."
d. "The suppository will go about an inch inside. Let me know if you feel any discomfort or want to
pause."
e. "Once the suppository is inside, I’ll help you sit down slowly. Let me know if you need any
adjustments for comfort."

5. The nurse is assisting an elderly patient who is unable to get up from the bed with a diaper. How can the
nurse help the patient into the right position?
a. “I’ll help you rest your back on the bed’s headboard so you can be in a sitting position.”
b. "The diaper will go about an inch inside. Let me know if you feel any discomfort or want to pause."
c. "Would you lie on your left side and bend your knees slightly to make the diaper feel more
comfortable?"
d. "I’ll need you to turn onto your left side first, and then we’ll switch to the right. This will help me
place the diaper properly."
e. "I’ll need you to lie on your left side to make the diaper more comfortable. Bend your knees slightly
toward your chest if you can."

6. The nurse has helped prepare the patient’s position for a diaper. Now, the nurse needs to put on the
diaper for the patient. Which expression is best spoken in the context?
a. "Now, I’ll help you lower yourself gently to use the diaper.
b. “I’ll help you sit down slowly. Let me know if you need any adjustments for comfort."

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