The nurse is teaching self-care management to a 39 year old woman who had an abdominal hysterectomy Which point would be emphasized to avoid complications of this surgery?
a. Bathe and douche daily to prevent infection
b. Take temperature twice a day for the first 3 days after surgery
c. Resume typical exercise routines as soon as possible
d. Gently massage calves if tenderness or swelling occurs
Answer: b. Take temperature twice a day for the first 3 days after surgery
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A nursing instructor is teaching students about different surgical procedures and their classifications. Which examples does the instructor include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hemicolectomy: diagnostic b. Liver biopsy: diagnostic c. Mastectomy: restorative d. Spinal cord decompression: palliative e. Total shoulder replacement: restorative
When evaluating the temperature of older adults, the nurse should remember which aspect about an older adult's body temperature?
a. The body temperature of the older adult is lower than that of a younger adult. b. An older adult's body temperature is approximately the same as that of a young child. c. Body temperature depends on the type of thermometer used. d. In the older adult, the body temperature varies widely because of less effective heat control mechanisms.
A nurse is giving a talk to a local community group whose members advocate for disabled members of the community. The group is interested in emerging trends that are impacting the care of people who are disabled in the community
The nurse should describe an increasing focus on what aspect of care? A) Extended rehabilitation care B) Independent living C) Acute-care center treatment D) State institutions that provide care for life
Which was the first formal action the ANA took in relation to gerontological nursing?
a. Established a national geriatric nursing group b. Defined educational standards for geron-tology c. Created the ANA Division of Geriatric Nursing d. Formed the Council of Long Term Care Nurses