The nurse is caring for a client who is status postoperative from a vein stripping. What would the nurse monitor for?
A) Swelling in the inoperative leg
B) Blood on the dressing on the inoperative leg
C) Warm, pink toes in the inoperative leg
D) Swelling in the operative leg
D
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When the client returns from surgery with a gauze dressing covered by elastic roller bandages on the operative leg, the nurse monitors for swelling in the operative leg(s) and its effect on circulation.
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A client is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) for a seizure disorder. Which of the following would indicate that the client is adhering to the medication schedule?
1. The client is sleepy. 2. The client is not experiencing seizures. 3. The client no longer has headaches. 4. The client is eating more food.
When nurse managers are given authority and assume responsibility, they can staff their own units through decentralized scheduling. What is one effect of decentralized scheduling?
a. There is no individualized treatment. b. Cost containment is facilitated. c. Cost containment is more difficult. d. Staffing is easier.
Which of the following statements about the World Health Organization is accurate?
A) The World Health Organization does not provide technical support for interventions or provide assistance developing nursing knowledge and skills. B) The World Health Organization can help a member state determine the drugs that are essential and will assist in developing health policy, project plans, and programs. C) The World Health Organization provides medicines and other tangible resources to its member states. D) The World Health Organization focuses on professional issues to support the development of particular health-related practitioners, such as nurses.