A patient has been admitted to the postanesthesia care unit after a trabeculectomy. What assessment takes priority?
a. Airway
b. Pain
c. Eye patch
d. Blood pressure
A
Airway always comes first when prioritizing care.
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A 67-year-old patient who weighs 285 pounds comes to the doctor's office with a history of progressive onset of pain in her knees and hips. The doctor may tell her that:
1. nothing can be done for her because of her weight. 2. she should take 2 aspirins and call him in the morning. 3. she should take 2 aspirins 4 to 6 times per day. 4. pain can be resolved by diet and exercise.
Which statement best reflects a basic belief of the National Patient Safety Foundation?
A) The system of health care is infallible. B) Patient safety is central to quality health care. C) Limited patient involvement in learning is required. D) Closed communication leads to continued improvement.
Resuscitation measures improves the baby's variability, but the FHR is still not reactive. You attempt fetal scalp stimulation (FSE) because you know that a well-oxygenated fetus will respond to FSE with a(n)
A. Acceleration B. Deceleration C. Fetal movement D. Sleep pattern
The nurse is concerned that a patient has a short time left to live. Which criterion is the nurse using that indicates a prognosis of 6 months or less to live? (Select all that apply.)
a. Incontinence b. Functional decline c. Increased agitation d. Recurrent infections e. Frequent hospitalizations f. Weight loss of 10% or more