A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client after outpatient surgery for cataract removal. The nurse determines that the client needs additional instructions if the client indicates that he will:
A. Limit activity for 24 hours
B. Take acetaminophen for discomfort
C. Leave the eye patch in place until he has been seen by the health care provider
D. Expect to experience pain, nausea, and vomiting after the procedure
Ans: D. Expect to experience pain, nausea, and vomiting after the procedure
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The nurse is conducting secondary prevention measures for a group of clients who smoke. Screening is aimed at early diagnosis of
a. basal cell carcinoma. b. hemangioma. c. neurofibroma. d. squamous cell carcinoma.
When planning care to meet the needs of family members of a critically ill patient, the nurse should include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Expressing an attitude of hope, honesty, open communication, and caring 2. Stating specific facts about the patient's condition in timely manner 3. Planning regular times for family visits throughout the day 4. Limiting the number of visitors to significant others 5. Communicating to a single family member to cut down time wasted repeating information to all visitors
The nurse manages care for a patient with diabetes who takes metformin. Which laboratory result would cause the greatest concern?
a. Elevated creatinine b. Anemia c. Decreased platelets d. Increased iron
A postabortion 16-year-old patient asks the nurse questions concerning birth control options prior to discharge. Which of the following legal or ethical issues are involved when this nurse answers questions concerning birth control for this patient?
1. Advance directives 2. Moral dilemma 3. Mature minor 4. Emancipated minor