The nurse is providing instructions to a "PT" and family regarding home-care after left eye cataract removal. The nurse tells the "PT" and family which of the following about positioning during the postoperative period?
A) Sleep only on the left side
B) Sleep only on the right side or back
C) Bend below the waist as often as you are able
D )Lower the head between the knees three times a day
Ans: B) Sleep only on the right side or back
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A _______________, or laissez-faire, leader provides little or no direction or control for the team
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Which of the following activities is an example of teaching in the primary or health maintenance phase of care?
a. Teaching the client how to prepare for upcoming surgery b. Teaching a group of new mothers about the need for immunizations c. Teaching a client with a broken ankle how to walk on crutches d. Teaching a client how to care for his colostomy
A patient admitted to the emergency department following chest trauma has tracheal deviation to the left. The nurse would prepare for which emergency medical intervention?
1. Open thoracotomy 2. Placement of a chest tube 3. Open excision of the pericardial sac 4. Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
The purpose of mandatory continuing education for license renewal is to
a. ensure that nurses remain up to date in knowledge. b. ensure that nurses remain competent in psychomotor skills. c. ensure that nurses attend regular staff development meetings. d. ensure consistency between states regarding continuing education requirements.