On the third day postpartum, which temperature is internationally defined as a postpartal infection?
A) 99.6°F (37.5°C)
B) 100.4°F (38°C)
C) 102.4°F (39.1°C)
D) 104.2°F (40.1°C)
B
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The woman's subsequent hip-replacement surgery has been scheduled and the care team recognizes that the use of isoflurane will be most significantly influenced by A) her history of emphysema. B) her compromised nutritional status. C) her impaired thyroid function. D) her advanced age.
The nurse is caring for an 82-year-old female patient in the PACU. The woman begins to awaken and responds to her name, but is confused, restless, and agitated. What principle should guide the nurse's subsequent assessment?
A) Postoperative confusion in older adults is an indication of impaired oxygenation or possibly a stroke during surgery. B) Confusion, restlessness, and agitation are expected postoperative findings in older adults and they will diminish in time. C) Postoperative confusion is common in the older adult patent, but it could also indicate a significant blood loss. D) Confusion, restlessness, and agitation indicate an underlying cognitive deficit such as dementia.
Although attempts are being made to standardize the flavones in ginkgo, the nurse is aware this product can still be particularly dangerous for which clients?
1. Those using a generic brand of the herbal product 2. Those who are taking anticoagulant drugs 3. Clients who have never taken the herb 4. Clients who are of African American ethnicity
While performing the nursing history the nurse notes that the client states he is having very little pain, but is occasionally grimacing and rubbing his shoulder throughout the interview
The nurse acknowledges this behavior and questions the client, and then proceeds with other phases of the interview. This action takes place during which phase of the nursing interview? A) Preparatory B) Introductory C) Maintenance D) Concluding