A patient arrives in the ICU following surgery to her eyes. She received opioids during the surgery. What complication is this patient most likely to experience, and what is the correct intervention for the nurse to perform?
A) Postoperative nausea and vomiting; perform the stir-up regimen
B) Hypothermia; cover the patient with warm blankets
C) Hypothermia; give the patient a cold IV solution
D) Postoperative nausea and vomiting; position the patient on her side, with head and neck extended
D
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Which of the following situations can best be characterized as an example of passive immunity?
A) A 6-month-old infant receives his scheduled immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella. B) A 9-year-old boy is immune to chicken pox after enduring the infection before 1 year. C) An 8-year-old girl recovers from a respiratory infection after intravenous antibiotic treatment. D) A 6-week-old infant receives antibodies from his mother's breast milk.
A client is being discharged after being diagnosed with diabetes. The client is being taught how to monitor his blood glucose. After teaching the client, which statement indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed?
A) "I should prick the tip of my finger to get the blood." B) "I should clean my finger with warm, soapy water." C) "I should massage my finger to get a hanging drop of blood." D) "I should avoid smearing the blood on the test strip."
_____ was recognized by the American Nurses Association (ANA) as a nursing specialty in 1992 and is one of the fastest growing practice areas in health care
a. Nurse anesthesia b. Nursing informatics c. Nurse-midwifery d. Clinical nurse specialist
The nurse is concerned about new scheduling changes and their impact on staffing levels
If applying the component of professional comportment, in which ways should the nurse respond? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Call a friend in another care area and discuss the changes in the unit station. 2. Request a private discussion of the proposed changes with the nurse manager. 3. Shake her head and laugh while saying, "Here we go again." 4. Discuss the changes with other staff members in the unit hallway. 5. Ask to serve on the committee that will evaluate the changes over the next 6 months.