The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Which of the following physical preparations instructions may be necessary to include for the client scheduled for colon surgery?(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Avoiding coughing
2. Skin preparation
3. Avoiding food prior to surgery
4. Explaining the procedure
5. Informing client of the location of the waiting room
2,3
Rationale: The client scheduled for colon surgery will need to cough and deep breathe to maintain good oxygenation in the postoperative period
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The nursing student can use which of the following strategies to prevent feeling overwhelmed by the additional role of student by using which of the following strategies? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Fill in holidays, vacations, medical, and dental appointments in to a planning calendar. 2. Add due dates for homework and tests as they are assigned. 3. Schedule study time on the calendar. 4. Squeeze personal and social time into schedule as other scheduled items are completed. 5. Delegate all household and family responsibilities for the duration of the program.
Applying study results to individual patients or to a specific patient population and communicating findings to patients in a meaningful way is the hallmark of what?
a. Scientific perspectives b. Clinical practice c. Meta-analysis d. EBP
An older adult diagnosed with Ménière disease is prescribed meclizine (Antivert) and hydroch-lorothiazide (HCTZ). The nurse's educational instructions include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. The need to avoid alcoholic beverages b. Instructions to take the medication with food c. Symptoms of electrolyte imbalances d. That drowsiness is a common side effect e. Stopping the medication if chest pain oc-curs
A nurse notes a patient's total protein values are much lower than normal. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to be present?
1. Edema 2. Dry mucous membranes 3. Poor skin turgor 4. Pallor