On which concern should the nurse focus when caring for a client after abdominal surgery?
a. Identifying signs of bleeding
b. Preventing pressure on the suture site
c. Encouraging use of an incentive spirometer
d. Detecting clinical manifestations of inflammation
Answer: a. Identifying signs of bleeding
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What is the site of the most common strain injury acquired by the nurse when working?
a. Trapezius muscle group b. Thoracic muscle group c. Lumbar muscle group d. Thigh muscle group
The mother of an 8-month-old baby who has developed respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)/bronchiolitis wants to know which factors contribute to the risk of contracting RSV. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "There is a higher risk in children who are being breastfed." B) "There is no way to avoid the illness." C) "There is a higher risk in children who are exposed to secondary cigarette smoke." D) "It is seen more frequently in children who do not attend daycare."
A nurse is providing teaching for a patient who will begin taking clarithromycin ER [Biaxin XL] to treat an Helicobacter pylori infection. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I may experience distorted taste when taking this medication." b. "I should take 1 tablet twice daily for 10 days." c. "I should take this medication on an emp-ty stomach." d. "This medication does not interact with other drugs."
The nurse manager develops an organizational chart that includes all of the following except:
a. Formal organizational relationships b. Informal organizational relationships c. Areas of responsibility d. Channels of communication