The ____________________ nurse is primarily responsible for keeping count of sponges, sharps, and instruments used during surgery
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
scrub
Rationale: Although the circulating nurse may assist, the scrub nurse has primary responsibility. This nurse is closest to the surgical field, usually hands the instruments and supplies to the surgeon and is able to see what is being used during the procedure more closely.
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a. a decrease in fibrin degradation products. b. an increased D-dimer level. c. thrombocytopenia. d. low fibrinogen levels.
The nurse is working with a student nurse to provide care to a patient with a pressure ulcer. The student nurse describes characteristics of an ideal dressing
Which of the following statements indicate the student needs more education? (Select all that apply.) a. The dressing should keep the wound bed dry. b. The dressing can be removed without causing trauma. c. The dressing should conform to the body to allow for movement. d. Cost should not be a consideration.
The nurse is taking care of a 7-year-old child with herpes simplex virus (type 1 or 2). Which prescribed medication should the nurse expect to be included in the treatment plan?
a. Corticosteroids b. Oral griseofulvin c. Oral antiviral agent d. Topical and/or systemic antibiotic
Describe the major changes that take place in the reproductive system in older adults.
What will be an ideal response?