The nurse is teaching a patient about her chest drainage system. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Choose all that apply
1) Perform frequent coughing and deep-breathing exercises
2) Sit up in a chair but not walk while the drainage system is in place
3) Get out of bed on her own as much as possible
4) Immediately notify the nurse if she experiences increased shortness of breath
ANS: 1, 4
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a. Evaluation tools expressed in standardized language b. Nursing diagnoses expressed in standardized language c. Diagnoses, outcomes, and interventions d. Labels that are intended for use in any healthcare setting
Client who is diagnosed with rubeola is being admitted to the unit. The nurse should prepare the room for:
1. standard precautions. 2. negative air pressure. 3. contact precautions. 4. a bathroom outside the room.
Which term is defined as a vaguely outlined area of edematous tissue situated over the portion of the scalp that presents in a vertex delivery?
a. Hydrocephalus b. Cephalhematoma c. Caput succedaneum d. Subdural hematoma
A nurse is reviewing regulations to practice in different states. Which of the following credentials is interpreted as mandatory to renew periodically in order to legally practice nursing in a particular state?
a. The nursing license b. The registration of the nursing license c. Certification in a nursing specialty organ-ization d. Accreditation