What should the postoperative care of a patient who has had nasal surgery include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Changing the nasal packing when satu-rated
b. Placing the patient in a semi-Fowler posi-tion without a pillow
c. Giving frequent oral hygiene
d. Providing humidification for dry mucous membranes
e. Assessing the back of the throat for bleeding
B, C, D, E
Only the physician removes the nasal packing. The nurse may change the mustache dressing, however.
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a. It provides a way to reinforce voluntary behavior changes. b. Health education is an area that has desperately needed improvement. c. Health education prevents the occurrence of disease. d. It is the most cost-effective way of improving health.
During the health history of the urinary system, a patient tells the nurse about "leaking" urine when coughing or laughing. The nurse should focus additional questions to address which health problem?
A) Urge incontinence B) Overflow incontinence C) Stress incontinence D) Obstructive incontinence
The pediatric technology committee has determined the need for enhanced bedside technology for ventilated patients. After a lengthy review process, the committee continues to debate the "musts" and "needs" of the new system
The best way to facilitate complex decision making is through the development of which of the following? 1. Strategic planning 2. A timeline 3. Conflict resolution skills 4. Weighted scoring tool
The nurse is caring for a client with cholecystitis. The client is a poor historian and is unable to tell the nurse when the symptoms started. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the condition is chronic rather than acute?
a. Temperature of 100.1° F (37.8° C) b. Positive Murphy's sign c. Light-colored stools d. Upper abdominal pain after eating