A 16-year-old has suffered a thoracic-level spinal injury from a diving accident. To initiate CPR at the poolside, which measure would be most important? A) Hyperextend the neck to clear the airway prior to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
B) Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a prone position.
C) Do not administer CPR after a head injury.
D) Elevate the mandible to assess airway with the head in a neutral position.

A75-year-old client was admitted to the hospital after having sustained a fall at home. she is diagnosed with a right hip fracture and is scheduled for surgery in the morning. at 2: 30 am she awakens from sleep with confusion about where she is. she insists that her daughter is in the other room and wants to see her. you attempt to reorient her to the surroundings with little success. she continues to insist that her daughter is in the next room. in reviewing the client’s record, what data would be considered a source of her confusion?

It is just as important to develop our as it is to develop our bodies.

What type of breathing, also known as balanced breathing, makes the respiratory rhythm more regular, which in turn has a soothing effect on the entire nervous system?