A patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm is having surgical repair. What is the correct classification for this surgery?
a. Restorative
b. Emergent
c. Urgent
d. Minor
Answer: b. Emergent
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The nurse has completed the focused history for a patient admitted with acute abdominal pain. How should the nurse continue with the assessment?
1. Palpate for abdominal masses or tenderness. 2. Auscultate for bowel sounds. 3. Inspect the abdomen. 4. Percuss for abdominal tones.
A newly married woman comes to a gynecology clinic reporting anorexia, insomnia, and extreme dyspareunia that have affected her intimate relationship. What initial intervention should the nurse expect a physician to implement?
A. A thorough physical to include gynecological examination B. Referral to a sex therapist C. Assessment of sexual history and previous satisfaction with sexual relationships D. Referral to the recreational therapist for relaxation therapy
The spouse of a patient in hospice care angrily tells the nurse, "The care provided by the aide and other family members is inadequate, so I must do everything myself. Why can't anyone do things right?" The palliative care nurse should:
a. provide teaching about anticipatory grieving. b. assign new personnel to the patient's care. c. arrange hospitalization for the patient. d. refer the spouse for crisis counseling.
A nurse working in labor and delivery requested permission from the nurse manager to conduct a quality improvement project to screen patients that might be susceptible to PPD. After completing the project
which of the following screening guidelines did the unit incorporate? A. All patients will be screened for PPD when they are admitted to the labor and delivery unit. B. Patients at high risk are referred to the attending obstetrician. C. Before being discharged, all new mothers will complete a questionnaire specific to PPD symptoms. D. All of the above