A pregnant patient receives general anesthesia for a cesarean birth. The nurse is concerned that the patient is developing malignant hyperthermia. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Cyanosis
B) Diaphoresis
C) Tachycardia
D) Cool mottled skin
E) Irregular heart rhythm
Ans: A, C, E
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Which of the following are major functions of the skin? (Select all that apply.)
a. Excretion of wastes b. Protection c. Vitamin C synthesis d. Temperature regulation e. Prevention of dehydration
The nurse is caring for an older adult client on a medical-surgical unit. The client tells the nurse, "I don't get any sleep at night because I have to get up and use the bathroom every couple of hours!"
When providing an explanation for the nocturia, which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate? A) "As you get older, there is a decrease in number of nephrons." B) "As you get older, there is a decrease in the blood supply to your bladder." C) "As you get older, you may have a decrease in bladder capacity." D) "As you get older, there is a decrease in cardiac output, which can cause your symptoms."
The nerve block used in labor that provides anesthesia to the lower vagina and perineum is called a(n):
a. Epidural. b. Pudendal. c. Local. d. Spinal block.
A 48-year-old male presents to the emergency department complaining of severe substernal chest pain radiating down his left arm
He's admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU) with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). What nursing assessment activity is a priority on admission to the CCU? A) Begin electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring. B) Obtain information about family history of heart disease. C) Auscultate lung fields. D) Determine if the patient smokes.