A patient applies a transdermal nitroglycerin patch at 0800 . What additional instructions should be provided about the patch?
a. Leave the patch in place until the following morning, when a new patch is applied.
b. Apply an additional patch if anginal pain begins to develop later in the day.
c. Remove the patch at 10 pm before retiring to bed.
d. Note the location of the patch when it is removed. The next patch can be placed at the same site.
c
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To prevent thrombophlebitis following a cesarean birth, which of the following would be most important to implement?
A) Urge the woman to cough and take deep breaths. B) Encourage the woman to ambulate. C) Urge the woman not to dislodge the IV fluid line. D) Instruct the woman to press inward on her abdomen periodically.
The nurse is preparing a care plan for client with the nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Coping. The client has had a mastectomy and refuses to participate in the care of the surgical site. What would be an appropriate initial goal for the client?
A) The client will look at the surgical site in a mirror within 2 days. B) The client will assist with the dressing change. C) The nurse will change the dressing while the client is hospitalized. D) The nurse will take a picture of the site to allow the client to view it when she wishes.
Which of the following is a correct ratio?
A. 
B. 2.4 : 5
C. 6 : 0.7
D. 9 : 3
A patient has right lower lobe pneumonia, creating a consolidation in that lung. In assessing for vocal fremitus, the nurse found increased fremitus over the right lower lung
What finding does the nurse anticipate when assessing vocal resonance to confirm the consolidation? a. Bronchophony reveals the patient's spoken "99" as clear and loud. b. No sounds are expected since sounds cannot be transmitted through consolidation. c. Egophony reveals indistinguishable sounds when the patient says "e-e-e." d. Whispered pectoriloquy reveals a muffled sound when the patient says "1-2-3."