Before plastic surgery, the nurse would help the client develop (Select all that apply)
a. a good body image.
b. a positive attitude.
c. plans for payment.
d. realistic expectations.
e. satisfactory motivation.
B, D
Preoperative teaching includes helping the client develop realistic postoperative expectations. Working with clients to bolster their body image is also important.
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The nurse is observing the client's rhythm strip on the cardiorespiratory monitor when suddenly the P wave disappears. The nurse interprets this to mean:
1. The ventricle is no longer contracting. 2. Only the left ventricle is contracting. 3. The atria are not contracting. 4. The client's heart is no longer ejecting blood.
Which strategy can the nurse use to facilitate communication during the health history with an older adult patient?
A) Limit open-ended questions. B) Have the room well-lit with minimal background noise. C) Conduct a full health history for the most recent information. D) Keep the pace of the history moving forward to reduce time.
A child with corrosive esophagitis following ingestion of a corrosive liquid is treated with esophageal dilation. The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse that the parent needs more teaching?
A) "More dilations may be needed as my child grows." B) "No further dilations will be needed." C) "My child should be evaluated if he develops swallowing problems." D) "I need to childproof my house."
A client post–cardiac arrest is receiving oxygen therapy via mask. What unit should the
nurse use to document the amount of oxygen delivered? A) Liters per minute B) Pounds per square inch C) Milliliters per minute D) Liters per square inch