A preoperative assessment finds a patient to be 75 pounds overweight. The patient is to have abdominal surgery. What nursing diagnosis would be appropriate based on the patient's weight?
A) Risk for Aspiration
B) Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature
C) Risk for Infection
D) Risk for Falls
C
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During an admission assessment, the nurse notes that the child has impaired oral mucous membranes. Nursing interventions aimed at resolving the problem would be
1. administering topical analgesics. 2. promoting an adequate intake ofnutrients. 3. administering antibiotics as ordered. 4. using lemon and glycerin for oralhygiene
The nurse caring for women who have been the victim of rape would recognize that which of the following is a silent reaction to rape?
a. embarrassment b. change in life style c. multiple physical symptoms d. sudden onset of phobic reactions
The high school student is very interested in healthcare research and is trying to decide which healthcare profession to enter
What should this student consider when examining leadership roles in research that nurses can assume? Select all that apply. 1. Nurses guide their own research. 2. Nurses participate in interprofessional studies. 3. Nurses manage clinical trials. 4. Nurses guide patients who are considering clinical trial participation. 5. Nurses are not generally leaders in healthcare research.
The proper use of the principles of body mechanics:
A) acts as a safeguard against legal action by the client. B) acts to prevent injury to the client and/or nurse. C) primarily protects the client from injury. D) Primarily protects the nurse from injury.