Which of the following areas would require special attention if a surgical patient is being discharged with pain medication?
a. Nutrition c. Wound care
b. Activity and rest d. Elimination
D
The patient should be aware that pain medications and postoperative inactivity may predispose them to constipation. The patient should be guided by presurgical elimination patterns in deciding whether constipation is a problem.
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The nurse is reviewing a client's history, and notes that the client is taking large doses of vitamin supplementation. The nurse is concerned because: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Some vitamins are required in daily amounts less than 100 mg. 2. Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored, and therefor there is a danger of toxicity. 3. Fat-soluble vitamins can require extra supplementation because they cannot be stored in the body from day to day. 4. Water-soluble vitamins can cause toxicity. 5. Microminerals are needed in amounts under 100 mg.
How is hepatitis C transmitted?
A) Unintentional needlesticks B) Fecal–oral route C) Contaminated food D) Airborne route
The nursing instructor is discussing the incidence of stroke with her class of nursing students. The instructor would be correct in telling the students that hemorrhagic stroke accounts for what percentage of total strokes in the United States today?
A) 30% B) 25% C) 20% D) 15%
A nurse is caring for a patient in the emergency room. The physician orders hyperbaric oxygen therapy, antibiotics, and surgical debridement in the morning. The nurse knows that the doctor suspects
A. Cellulitis B. Necrotizing fasciitis C. Toxic shock syndrome D. Sepsis