A patient who had surgery for gallbladder disease has just returned to the unit. The nurse caring for this patient knows to immediately report what assessment finding to the primary care provider?
A) Decreased breath sounds
B) Drainage of "bile-colored fluid" onto the abdominal dressing
C) Rigidity of the abdomen
D) Acute pain with movement
C
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The client's stroke volume is 72 ml/beat. The client's heart rate is 82 beats per minute. What is the client's cardiac output? ____________mL/min
Record the response using a whole number.
Which of the following biological warfare agents poses the greatest bioterrorism threat to a community?
a. Anthrax b. Botulism c. Smallpox d. Tularemia
The nurse providing care to children in a hospital pediatric ward discusses safety with newly hired UAPs. Which of the following is a guideline to ensure safety for these clients?
A) Make sure beds are always in the highest position with side rails up. B) Always use cloth diapers to prevent irritation from disposable diapers. C) When taking a child's temperature, consider his or her ability to cooperate. D) Use only toys that can be thrown away after play.
To move secretions from small distal airways into larger central airways, the nurse would use ________________ and _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word