The day following surgery, the nurse notes bloody drainage on the dressing. The nurse will record this drainage as:
a. serosanguineous.
b. sanguineous.
c. serous.
d. purulent.
B
The term sanguineous means bloody. It is indicative of active bleeding.
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A. Cover electrical outlets. B. Keep children out of the kitchen. C. Install smoke detectors. D. Lock up household chemicals.
A nurse recently admitted a client to an inpatient unit after a suicide attempt. A health-care provider orders amitriptyline (Elavil) for the client
Which intervention, related to this medication, should be initiated to maintain this client's safety upon discharge? 1. Provide a 6-month supply of Elavil to ensure long-term compliance. 2. Provide a 1-week supply of Elavil, with refills contingent on follow-up appointments. 3. Provide pill dispenser as a memory aid. 4. Provide education regarding the avoidance of foods containing tyramine.
The main purpose of the nursing care plan is to
a. apply critical thinking to patient care. b. present nursing objectives to the patient and the family. c. help the nurse decide which interventions to use. d. communicate the patient's progress in a standard way.
An elderly client scheduled for surgery is concerned that his wife is not going to be able to manage at home alone. Which of the following can the nurse do to help this client and spouse?
1. Encourage the client to not worry about his spouse. 2. Ask the client if the spouse would agree to having some help while he is hospitalized. 3. Encourage the spouse to come and stay with the client in the hospital. 4. Suggest the spouse stay in a hotel until the client is discharged.