Which of the following statements best demonstrates empathy?
A) "Ouch! I bet that hurts."
B) "I understand that is painful."
C) "Be brave. It will only hurt for a second."
D) "On a scale from 1 to 10, how much does that hurt?"
B
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a. Serum potassium of 2.8 mEq/L b. Loss of 15 pounds without dieting c. Abdominal pain in upper quadrants d. Low-pitched bowel sounds e. Serum sodium of 121 mEq/L
An older patient is recovering from hip replacement surgery. Which risk factor would most likely affect tissue perfusion in this older patient?
A) History of hypotension B) Prolonged immobility after surgery C) The effects of anesthesia after a surgical procedure D) A history of anemia affected by additional blood loss from the surgery
The lymphatic system is composed of: (Select all that apply.)
a. thymus. b. lymph glands. c. lymph channels. d. spleen. e. tonsils.
The nurse is reviewing postoperative care for a patient scheduled for a thyroidectomy. What information should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. "Avoid the use of iodized salt after your procedure." 2. "Plastic surgery may be required to conceal the surgical scar." 3. "Use iodized salt when preparing foods." 4. "Perform neck flexion and extension exercises twice daily for several weeks postoperatively."