A nurse is providing postoperative care to a 30-year-old client in the nursing unit
following a surgical procedure under general anesthesia. What must the nurse perform
when assisting the client to use the incentive spirometer?
A) Place the client in a lateral-lying position during the procedure
B) Ask the client to avoid coughing or breathing rapidly before the procedure
C) Ask the client to inhale slowly with 8 to 10 repetitions
D) Instruct the client to avoid coughing after the procedure
C
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A patient has decided to explore palliative care. After making the decision, the nurse notices that not all of the disciplines of the health care team seem to be supportive of the decision. What action by the nurse is indicated?
1. Develop a plan of care and distribute it to the other disciplines of the healthcare team. 2. Plan a multidisciplinary conference to explore the patient's needs. 3. Contact the physician to report the discrepancies in the plan of care. 4. Advise the patient to contact the social services department.
A senior executive in a pharmaceutical company holds an employee meeting to discuss its quarterly sales. Sales have decreased from the previous quarter and incentives have been put in place to encourage employees to perform better
These incentives include pay increases, promotions, and time off. In offering these incentives, the type of power the senior executive is demonstrating __________ power. a. legitimate b. referent c. expert d. reward
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results and discovers a magnesium level of 3.5 mg/dL. The patient complains of muscle weakness and paralysis. The patient has been receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously
The nurse should immediately prepare to administer which of the following medications? a. Potassium phosphate b. Magnesium chloride c. Calcium gluconate d. Bicarbonate
Which public health entities are often regulated by the U.S. federal government? (Select all that apply.)
A) Food B) Medications C) School health D) Devices E) Environment