The patient has a large, deep wound from trauma that is being treated with constantly moist saline and gauze packing. Before cleaning and redressing the wound, what is the most important nursing intervention?
A) Gather necessary supplies.
B) Read previous documentation.
C) Premedicate for pain.
D) Explain procedure to patient.
C
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A) Acknowledge the fear the patient is experiencing. B) Refer her to Reach for Recovery. C) Set up a consultation with a breast cancer survivor. D) Instruct the patient on prosthetic devices.
A drug is ordered to be given stat. The nurse should administer this drug
a. in the subcutaneous tissue c. at the hour of sleep b. immediately d. in a suspension
A technique of learning difficult concepts that tends to develop one's right and left brain is:
A. Role-playing B. Memorizing facts using flash cards C. Mind-mapping D. Rewriting the terms involved with the concept repeatedly
Which postoperative intervention should the nurse perform first?
A. Observe the urinary drainage B. Palpate the bladder C. Assess the level of pain D. Encourage oral fluid intake