When a patient presents for outpatient surgery, the reason for surgery should be reported as the first listed diagnosis
a. true
b. false
a. true
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A nurse demonstrates awareness of transcultural techniques by:
A) Maintaining eye contact at all times B) Trying to speak the patient's native language C) Using touch when communicating D) Encouraging a patient to bring ethnic food from home if the hospital diet allows it
The nurse practitioner discusses breast self-exam with a 78-year-old woman. Which of the following statements if made by the patient indicate understanding of the material?
A) "I need to get a mammogram every 5 years.". B) "I will call you if I find any lump in my armpit.". C) "I won't be concerned if my nipple leaks.". D) "My home health nurse will check me.".
Ordered: 25,000 units of heparin in 250 mL D5W infusing at 8 mL/h. The hourly heparin dosage is
_____________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
After a client begins pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, the nurse will assess for
1. headache. 2. dry mouth. 3. nausea and vomiting. 4. falls.