The nurse is caring for a patient who had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The health care provider has ordered continuous bladder irrigation, and the patient is now around 20 hours postoperative
During the nurse's shift assessment, what color urine would the nurse expect to find in the drainage bag?
A) Red-pink
B) Tea-colored
C) Amber
D) Light pink
D
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A patient has herpes simplex 2 viral infection (HSV–2). The nurse recognizes that which of the following should be included in teaching the patient?
A) The virus causes "cold sores" of the lips. B) The virus may be cured with antibiotics. C) The virus, when active, may not be contracted during intercourse. D) Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms.
Nurses who work on a medical unit do not have personal professional liability coverage. In the event of a lawsuit, which options are true? Choose all that are correct
1. They can be covered under the employer's insurance policy. 2. They need to contact their own attorneys. 3. They will be covered under the professionals' group policy. 4. They may be refused coverage under the employer's insurance policy. 5. They will be covered with their state's Emergency Health Care Providers policy.
The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone esophageal dilation for achalasia. Two hours later, the client develops chest and shoulder pain. What would be the nurse's best ac-tion?
A. Administer an analgesic. B. Document the finding as the only action. C. Reposition the client. D. Notify the physician.
The nurse is working on the pediatric unit. In preparing to give medications to a preschool-age child, an appropriate interaction by the nurse is:
1. "Do you want to take your medication now?" 2. "Would you like the medication with water or juice?" 3. "Let me explain about the injection that you will be getting." 4. "If you don't take the medication now, you will not get better."