A postoperative patient has not voided for 8 hours (since surgery). He is restless and complains of abdominal pain. How and what would the nurse assess before administering pain medications?
A) Check database for last bowel movement.
B) Auscultate abdomen for bowel sounds.
C) Percuss abdomen for sounds of tympany.
D) Palpate abdomen for distended bladder.
D
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A) Medically. B) Holistically. C) Diagnostically. D) Nontraditionally.
Which of the following is a correct recipe for making 100 mL of a 3% sodium iodide solution from sodium iodide powder and water?
A. Sodium iodide 3 g, water qsad 100 mL B. Sodium iodide 3 mg, water qsad 100 mL C. Sodium iodide 3 mg, water 97 mL D. Sodium iodide 3 g, water 97 mL
A teaching plan for a patient who is taking lispro (Humalog) should include which of these instructions by the nurse?
A) "Inject this insulin with your first bite of food because it is very fast acting." B) "The duration of action for this insulin is about 8 to 10 hours, so you'll need a snack." C) "This insulin needs to be mixed with regular insulin to enhance the effects." D) "To achieve tight glycemic control, this is the only type of insulin you'll need."
The African American patient has panic attacks, is suicidal, and is on an inpatient psychiatric unit. The psychiatrist orders sertraline (Zoloft) and clonazepam (Klonopin). The patient refuses the drugs; he requests to have herbs and African objects in his room to "remove the curse." What is the priority action by the nurse?
1. Allow the request without seeking further information from the patient. 2. Allow the request as long as the herbs and objects do not pose a safety risk for the patient or other patients. 3. Allow the request after the patient signs a release of responsibility to avoid litigation. 4. Allow the request after all members of the treatment team agree to it.