MC Preoperative teaching by the nurse includes which of the following explanations?
A. Discussion of surgical procedure.
B. Complications of surgical procedure.
C. Anesthetic drugs to be used.
D. Discussion of equipment used postoperatively.
D
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When treating individuals with depression, the result produced by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is believed to be an alteration in:
a. The monoamine systems b. Serotonin c. Norepinephrine d. The limbic system
A nurse should advise a woman who has decided against breast-feeding to introduce soft mashed fruits and vegetables into her baby's diet at what age?
A) 4 to 5months B) 6 to 8 months C) 9 to 10 months D) 12 months at the earliest
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse rate of 44 . His blood pressure is within normal limits. In trying to determine the cause of the patient's low heart rate, the nurse would suspect
a. That the patient would have a fever. b. Possible hemorrhage or bleeding. c. Calcium channel blockers or digitalis medications. d. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Which of the following describes the most important use of nursing diagnosis (all statements are true)?
1) Differentiates the nurse's role from that of the physician 2) Identifies a body of knowledge unique to nursing 3) Helps nursing develop a more professional image 4) Describes the client's needs for nursing care