A patient with a recent diagnosis of esophageal cancer has undergone an esophagectomy and is currently receiving care in a step-down unit
The nurse in the step-down unit is aware of the specific complications associated with this surgical procedure and is consequently monitoring the patient closely for signs and symptoms of:
A) Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
B) Aspiration pneumonia
C) Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
D) Dyspepsia
B
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Behaviors that occur in accordance with customs or traditions that also generally reflect religious or personal beliefs are a definition of:
a. values c. philosophies b. morality d. ethics
A client with anorexia nervosa is particularly resistant to the idea of weight gain
What is the rationale for establishing a contract with the client in which she agrees to participate in measures designed to produce a specified weekly weight gain? a. Because severe anxiety concerning eating is to be expected, objective and subjective data must be routinely collected. b. A team approach to planning the diet ensures that physical and emotional needs will be met. c. Client involvement in decision making increases sense of control and promotes compliance with treatment. d. Because of increased risk of physical problems with refeeding, client permission is essential.
A nurse measures an older adult's blood pressure on the right arm and notes a reading of 150/100. The nurse waits 5 minutes and measures the blood pressure again in the right arm and obtains a reading of 152/100. What is the next action by the nurse?
a. Immediately contact the medical provider. b. Measure the blood pressure in the left arm. c. Measure the blood pressure in sitting and standing positions. d. Document the findings in the medical rec-ord; elevated blood pressures are normal in older adults.
A nurse explains to a nursing student why opioid antidiarrheal medications are classified as drugs with little or no abuse potential. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Formulations for the treatment of diarr-hea have very short half-lives." b. "Opioid antidiarrheal drugs contain other drugs with unpleasant side effects at higher doses." c. "Some opioid antidiarrheal drugs do not cross the blood-brain barrier." d. "Some opioid antidiarrheal medications are not water soluble and cannot be given parenterally."