A nurse calls a physician regarding a patients increased output to a surgical JP drain. She relays the following information: " The patient has had 600 cc of serosanguineous drainage from his JP drain over the last 2 hours : the previous 8 hours shift has a total of 160 cc. He is post op day #1 for a prostatectomy. He has had no increase in pain but is now hypotensive with a BP of 100/64 and a HR of 98. I think he has a urine leak. " What is missing from this SBAR communication?
A. situation
B. background
C, Assessment
D. Recommendations.
Answer: D. Recommendations.
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a. once a month during the first trimester, every 2 weeks during the second trimester, once weekly during the third trimester b. once a month until the 7th month, then every 2 weeks during the 7th and 8th months, then once weekly during the 9th month c. once a month until the 9th month, then once weekly d. once bimonthly for the first two trimesters, then once monthly
Older adults need adequate protein in their diet. What are the approximate protein needs per day for an older adult weighting 132 pounds (60 kg)?
A) 24 g/day B) 36 g/day C) 44 g/day D) 48 g/day
An example of the primary responsibility of a nurse case manager for psychiatric patients in a residential home is to:
a. assure each patient is bathed and clothed appropriately. b. conduct the unit's socialization group session daily. c. participate in the feeding of a severely depressed patient. d. arrange for a patient to move into a private apartment.
Which of the following statement is representative of health care trends nurses should watch?
A) Increasing numbers of ASN prepared graduates B) Integration of genomics in nursing education C) Deregulation of the insurance industry D) Increased focus on acute care of individuals