A patient has returned from a vein ligation and stripping. What are the appropriate instructions for a nurse to provide?
a. Dangle the legs to prevent edema.
b. Cross the legs to apply pressure.
c. Wear compression stockings to promote circulation.
d. Remove the drain after 24 hours.
C
Postoperative care of a patient with a vein ligation and stripping includes elevating the extremity, wearing compression stockings, taking anticoagulant therapy, and assessing the circulation of the affected extremity.
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a. includes demographic data. b. lists the patient's allergies. c. contains the family history of diseases. d. explains the patient's health promotion practices. e. is completed only once and can be recalled electronically.
According to U.S. and Canadian contract law, the nurse has the right to all of the following EXCEPT
a. to be paid at a higher rate when working over the agreed upon time period b. to expect prudent, reasonable behavior from other health care providers c. to receive reasonable and prudent conduct from the patient d. to expect adequate and qualified assistance in providing care
Blood leaves the left ventricle through the _____ valve to the aorta and its branches and is distributed throughout the body
a. mitral b. aortic c. pulmonic d. tricuspid
Nursing care and client outcomes may be evaluated by use of a retrospective evaluation process. Which of the following is an example of a retrospective evaluation process?
A) Postdischarge questionnaire. B) Direct observation of nursing care. C) Client interview during hospitalization. D) Review of client's chart during hospitalization.