The nurse is caring for a patient within the first four hours of her cesarean birth. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate to prevent thrombophlebitis?
A) Roll a bath blanket or towel and place it firmly behind the knees
B) Limit oral intake of fluids for the first 24 hours to prevent nausea
C) Assist to perform leg exercises every two hours
D) Ambulate as soon as vital signs are stable
Ans: D
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What have research studies identified as a potential deficiency in the care of the dying in hospital settings? A) Families' needs for information and support often go unmet. B) Patients are too sedated to achieve adequate pain control. C) Patients are not given opportunities to communicate with caregivers. D) Patients are ignored by the care team toward the end of life.
Which of the following parameters is indicative of volume overload?
a. Central venous pressure of 4 mm Hg b. Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) of 18 mm Hg c. Cardiac index of 2.5 L/min/m2 d. Mean arterial pressure of 40 mm Hg
What precautions/instructions should the nurse provide to the client initiating chronic digoxin therapy?
A. Avoid taking aspirin or aspirin-containing products. B. Increase your fluid intake to at least 3000 mL daily. C. Do not take this medication if your pulse rate is below 80 beats/min. D. Do not take this medication within 1 hour of taking an antacid.
A 9-year-old patient has been diagnosed with leukemia. The patient's parents have given consent to enroll the child in a clinical trial of a new chemotherapy regimen. What is the nurse's primary obligation in this scenario?
1. Start the trial medications as soon as possible. 2. Be certain all laboratory and diagnostic studies necessary for the trial are completed. 3. Advocate for the patient by requiring the child's assent to participate in the study. 4. Be certain to explain all procedures and nursing interventions to the patient as well as to the parents.