Although informed about the proposed surgical procedure, the patient has only vague responses about the postoperative period. A nursing diagnosis at this time would be
a. Impaired verbal communication.
b. Impaired gas exchange.
c. Deficient knowledge, postoperative.
d. Acute pain.
C
Knowledge, deficient regarding implications of surgery related to information misinterpretation is a correct nursing diagnosis.
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At what rate, in milligrams per minute, is the amiodarone infusing? ____________________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. Repair dilated alveoli b. Increase capacity to use oxygen c. Lessen the oxygen needs d. Lessen metabolic oxygen needs
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A) head. B) chest. C) abdomen. D) genitourinary organs.