The cardiac patient has just returned from a percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty. A complication the nurse must monitor for is
A) atrial dysrhythmias.
B) deep vein thrombosis.
C) bleeding at puncture site.
D) respiratory insufficiency.
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A client prescribed polyethylene glycol solution (GoLYTELY) in preparation for colorectal surgery asks why drinking this solution is necessary. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "This solution provides electrolytes directly to the bowel." B. "This solution is given to relax the bowel and facilitate removal of the tumor." C. "This solution will clear the bowel of feces and reduce the chance of infection." D. "This solution is optional, but drinking it will make the surgery easier to tolerate."
While caring for a hospitalized client with schizophrenia, the nurse observes that the client is listening to the radio. The client tells the nurse that the radio commentator is speaking directly to him
The nurse interprets this finding as which of the following? A) Autistic thinking B) Concrete thinking C) Referential thinking D) Illusional thinking
A school-age child with diarrhea has been rehydrated. The nurse is discussing the child's diet with the family. Which statement by the parent would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will keep my child on a clear liquid diet for the next 24 hours." b. "I should encourage my child to drink carbonated drinks but avoid food for the next 24 hours." c. "I will offer my child bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast for the next 48 hours." d. "I should have my child eat a normal diet with easily digested foods for the next 48 hours."