The nurse is obtaining preoperative assessment data. Which of the following should be included? Select all that apply
1. Current health status
2. Allergies
3. Current medications
4. Mental status
5. Previous surgeries
1; 2; 3; 4; 5
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What factors influence nutritional needs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bone density b. Gender c. Climate d. Presence of illness e. Body temperature
A nurse recognizes that the process in which nutrients are taken into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is called
1. Digestion. 2. Peristalsis. 3. Indigestion. 4. Absorption.
The nurse has provided a client education about enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "Enoxaparin inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins." B. "Enoxaparin increases the time it takes for me to form a clot." C. "Enoxaparin dissolves small clots so I won't have a stroke." D. "Enoxaparin increases the flexibility of my blood cells."
What are the nurse's roles in a patient's drug therapy? (Select all that apply.)
A. To select and order specific drugs B. To mix (compound) and dispense prescribed drugs C. To administer prescribed drugs directly to the patient D. To teach patients about the drugs prescribed E. To only accept drug orders from physicians