Frequent monitoring of the postoperative patient's vital signs assesses which body system?
a. Gastrointestinal
b. Endocrine
c. Neurological
d. Cardiovascular
D
Hypotension and cardiac dysrhythmias are the most common cardiovascular complications of the surgical patient, and early recognition and management of these complications before they become serious enough to diminish cardiac output depend on frequent assessment of the patient's vital signs.
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a. Measles (rubeola). b. Kaposi's sarcoma. c. Angiomas. d. Herpes zoster.
Which patient assessment indicates the most severe respiratory distress?
a. Nasal flaring, symmetrical chest wall expansion, SaO2 88% b. Abdominal breathing, SaO2 97% c. Substernal retraction, SaO2 84% d. Substernal retraction, SaO2 90%
The goal of the intersection of informatics and evidence-based practice is to transform healthcare to be: (select all that apply.)
a. reliable. b. safe. c. effective. d. efficient.
A client returns to his room from surgery following a cervical fusion for a herniated disc. When the nurse receives report and attends to the client following surgery, the nurse assumes the role of caregiver as the client cannot take care of himself
at this time. What role does the nurse assume when she discusses health behaviors with the client, evaluates them, and plans to help him improve upon them? A) Leader B) Counselor C) Resource person D) Change agent