The nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day 3 following bowel resection and the creation of a colostomy. While changing the dressing, the nurse notes the stoma is dusky in color
How should the nurse interpret this assessment finding?
A) This is a normal color postoperatively.
B) The patient's oxygen saturation may be low.
C) Circulation to the stoma is compromised.
D) The stoma is blocked.
C
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1. the person who has the patient's living will 2. the healthcare surrogate 3. the person with the durable power of attorney 4. nothing more than the spouse
Which is not a sign of venous insufficiency?
1) Thick skin 2) Poor wound healing 3) Rubor 4) Edema
Which understanding about leadership would help the LPN/LVN become a more skillful leader?
a. Leaders in nursing are appointed by management to accomplish organizational goals. b. Leaders rarely take risks and virtually never make mistakes. c. Leaders have little confidence in themselves until they develop a power base. d. Leaders see change as challenging and providing opportunities for improving quality of care.
The nurse is providing patient education about the application of transdermal estrogen. Which statement made by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the application of this medication? "I should apply this medication to my
a. posterior thigh." b. waistline." c. breast." d. abdomen."