____________________ may be placed on the legs after surgery to prevent blood clots.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Graduated compression stockings
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A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a computed tomography (CT) scan with iodine-based contrast. Which actions should the nurse take to prepare the client for this procedure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ensure that an informed consent is present. b. Ask the client about any allergies. c. Evaluate the client's renal function. d. Auscultate bilateral breath sounds. e. Assess hematocrit and hemoglobin levels.
The nurse is administering terbutaline (Brethine) to a pregnant woman to prevent preterm labor. The nurse would assess for which adverse effect?
a. Maternal tachycardia b. Maternal hypertension c. Fetal bradycardia d. Fetal hypokalemia
One famous study followed a cohort of nurses over their lives, collecting data and health histories as they aged. Which of the following would be the most appropriate categorization of this study?
a. Cross-sectional study b. Prospective study c. Retrospective study d. True experiment
A nurse is conducting education for patients on drug and food combinations that can increase medication toxicity. The nurse would be correct to teach that which of the following drug and food combinations can cause toxicity? (Select all that apply
) a. Lovastatin (Mevacor) and orange juice b. Theophylline (Theo-Dur) and caffeine c. Spironolactone (Aldactone) and salt substitutes d. Maalox and grapefruit juice e. Midazolam (Versed) and grapefruit juice