The patient is in traction and is at risk for fat embolism syndrome. Signs and symptoms of fat embolism include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chest pain
b. Tachypnea
c. Tachycardia
d. Apprehension
e. Altered LOC
A, B, C, D
Symptoms of possible fat embolism include clinical manifestations of dyspnea, tachycardia, cyanosis, and circulatory collapse.
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Under which circumstances would the nurse remove prostaglandins from the client's cervix? Se-lect all that apply
1. Contractions every 5 minutes 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. Late decelerations 4. Contractions every 90 seconds Correct
Acute illness disrupts the patient's and family's normal routines. Coping mechanisms include (Select all that apply.)
a. denial. b. adaptation. c. values. d. anger. e. disbelief.
After a mastoidectomy, the most important complication for the nurse to assess for is:
1. vomiting. 2. headache. 3. fever. 4. stiff neck.
The client is noncompliant with taking medications to prevent malaria prior to an overseas business trip. What will the best assessment by the nurse reveal?
1. The taste of the various tablets was really too offensive to the client. 2. The medication dosing was too frequent for the client to tolerate. 3. The cost of the medications was too high for the client's budget. 4. The side effects of vomiting and diarrhea were too uncomfortable.