At his first postoperative checkup appointment after a gastrojejunostomy (Billroth II), a patient reports that dizziness, weakness, and palpitations occur about 20 minutes after each meal. The nurse will teach the patient to
a. increase the amount of fluid with meals.
b. eat foods that are higher in carbohydrates.
c. lie down for about 30 minutes after eating.
d. drink sugared fluids or eat candy after meals.
c. lie down for about 30 minutes after eating.
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1. Assess vital signs. 2. Time the seizure. 3. Complete the bath. 4. Cover the client with a blanket.
The first nursing journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was
A) American Journal of Nursing B) Nurse Educator C) Nursing Research D) Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice
Which of the following returned demonstrations by the client demonstrates understanding of the correct technique when caring for an indwelling catheter?
1. The client empties the drainage bag once a day. 2. The client hangs the drainage bag on the towel rod. 3. The client refuses drinks 1 to 2, 8 ounce glasses of fluid each day. 4. The client takes a shower each day.
The nurse assesses a patient's right hand IV site to be infiltrated. Appropriate nursing actions include (Select all that apply.)
a. stopping the infusion. b. attempting to aspirate the medication. c. elevating the affected limb. d. checking capillary refill. e. removing the catheter as directed by policy.