A primigravida whose baby is presenting breech is scheduled to have a cesarean birth. Which of the following would you prepare her for postoperatively?
A) Presence of an indwelling catheter
B) Bed rest for the first 4 days
C) Insertion of a nasogastric tube
D) Separation from her infant for 72 hours
A
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a. Decrease the risk of skin breakdown b. Decrease the need for ambulation c. Maintain joint flexibility and decrease muscle wasting d. Cure deep vein thrombosis
Stored fat that insulates the body and serves as a cushion to protect organs is called:
a. subcutaneous tissue. b. adipose tissue. c. cohesive tissue. d. lipid tissue.
When testing cranial nerve I in an elderly client who has had a head trauma, in which sequence would the nurse perform the procedure? (Prioritize sequence.)
1. hold vial with aromatic odor under the open nostril and instruct client to inspire 2. assess nose for patency by occluding one nasal wing at a time and asking client to sniff inward with the unoccluded nostril 3. have client close eyes and occlude one nostril 4. inspect the mucous membranes of the nares with an otoscope and speculum 5. have client identify aromatic odors as presented
The health care provider suspects that her patient has experienced an allergic reaction to an active ingredient in a drug. Which substance is an example of an active ingredient?
a. Binder b. Polypeptide c. Dye d. Filler