A priority for the nurse caring for clients in the postanesthesia care unit or recovery room is
A. Inspection of the surgical site
B. Assessment of circulation
C. Maintenance of a patent airway
D. Determination of client discomfort
C
C. Maintain the ABC's of client care. Airway patent first. Breathing second.
A. Observe condition of dressing and drains for any evidence of bright red blood.
B. Maintain the ABC's of client care. Circulation third.
D. Assess level of pain as client awakens. Provide pain medication as ordered and when vital signs have stabilized.
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An OB nurse manager has hired a new registered nurse. The manager is reviewing the current staff to determine who should precept the new nurse. The manager decides to choose a particular nurse because she exhibits the desire:
1. To increase her wages. 2. To assume the responsibility to train new staff and is an excellent nurse. 3. For added responsibility and training. 4. To work an 8-hour schedule for a few weeks.
A client with a history of frequent outbursts and fighting has been receiving treatment to help control emotions and anger. Which client statement shows that treatment has been effective?
A) "My brothers are the only ones I can fight with and not get in trouble." B) "There are other ways to deal with anger, and I will use them instead of fighting." C) "Hitting people is only justified sometimes." D) "As long as my mother doesn't hit me first, I will not hit her."
A client with chronic lymphangitis of the lower extremities asks the nurse how often she should wear elastic stockings. The nurse explains:
A) "You should wear them at all times, only taking them off to bathe." B) "It is best to wear them during the waking hours and remove them when sleeping." C) "You should wear them when your legs feel heavy or are painful for you." D) "It is only necessary to wear them if you notice an increase in swelling."
In understanding the historical influences on nursing knowledge, nursing as a profession struggled for years to establish its own identify and to receive recognition for its contributions to health care. Why?
A) The conceptual and theoretical basis for nursing practice came from outside the profession. B) Nurses were too busy working in practice to increase the public awareness associated with the role of the nurse. C) Nurses spent most of their time in laboratory settings conducting research. D) Women were independent and refused to work collectively.