How should a nurse position a patient who had a left pneumonectomy in the morning in an effort to enhance gas exchange?
a. On the right side
b. On the left side
c. In a semi-Fowler position
d. In a flat position with a small pillow
C
Elevation of the head helps gas exchange in the patient with a new pneumonectomy. A complete side-lying position on the unaffected side may cause mediastinal shift.
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The nurse is assessing the abdomen of an older adult. Which statement regarding the older adult and abdominal assessment is true?
a. Abdominal tone is increased. b. Abdominal musculature is thinner. c. Abdominal rigidity with an acute abdominal condition is more common. d. The older adult with an acute abdominal condition complains more about pain than the younger person.
Which of these statements should the nurse include for clients who have frequent urinary tract infections, to prevent recurrence?
a. "Clean the perineum back to front." b. "Wear incontinence control products to prevent accidents." c. "Douche regularly with pleasantly scented products." d. "Void more frequently, especially after sexual intercourse."
Which of the following recommendations are appropriate initiatives for colleges to invest in to help nurses become politically active and effective?
a. Assign students to report on state and national legislation affecting nurses. b. Highly encourage nursing students to minor in political science. c. Insist that nursing students join the American Nurses Association in order to graduate. d. Require course work in sociology and economics.
_______________________________ is the process of controlling the collection, storage, retrieval, and use of data to optimize accuracy and utility while safeguarding integrity. Standard Text:
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word