An important nursing intervention to institute with an infant prior to surgery for a Wilms' tumor is to place a sign over his crib that reads
A) "do not palpate abdomen."
B) "no milk or milk products allowed."
C) "no blood sampling in lower extremities."
D) "no intramuscular injections."
A
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The surgeon leaves the operating room wearing the scrub gown and gloves used during the procedure. Which does the circulating nurse implement?
1. Take a red biohazard trash bag to the doctor's locker room. 2. Ask the surgeon to remove surgical attire in the operating room. 3. Expect the surgeon to remove the gown and gloves in the hallway. 4. Ask the anesthesiologist to instruct the surgeon about this practice.
A pilot study (Beebe, 2006 ) of eleven veterans living with schizophrenia, obesity, diabetes, and/or stroke in the southeastern United States found a correlation between schizophrenia and:
A) Poor physical health. B) Drug overdose. C) Accidents. D) Negative symptoms.
A patient with increased secretions may develop airway obstruction. The nurse can promote a patent airway by using which of the following techniques? (Select all that apply.)
a. Limiting fluid intake b. Positioning c. Deep breathing d. Humidity