A nurse is preparing to ambulate a client on the 3rd day after cardiac surgery. The nurse would plan to do which of the following to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation?
A. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe
B. Premedicate the client with an analgesic
C. Provide the client with a walker
D. Remove telemetry equipment because it weighs down the hospital gown
Ans: B. Premedicate the client with an analgesic
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a. What is said b. Tone of voice c. Sense of confidence d. Verbal message
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a. Development of services that are identified in various studies as important for this target group. b. Partnership with area city councilors and health professionals to provide services that are consistent with their vision and funding sources. c. Provision of immunization and addictions services and health screening services for women in the area. d. Development of services that have been identified by the women and neighborhood advocates as necessary for their health care.
An IV solution that is equal to the tonicity of plasma
Match the definition of listed terms. a. Isotonic solution b. Tonicity c. Vesicant