The postoperative care of a morbidly obese client is being planned. Which task best utilizes the expertise of the LPN/LVN?
a. Obtaining an oversized blood pressure cuff and a large-size bed
b. Setting up a reinforced trapeze bar.
c. Assisting in the planning of toileting, turning, and ambulation
d. Assigning tasks to UAPs and other ancillary staff
Answer: c. Assisting in the planning of toileting, turning, and ambulation
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A) Potassium chloride B) Calcium gluconate C) Potassium carbonate D) Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
An adolescent with cystic fibrosis is intubated with an endotracheal tube and has been told by the parents that survival may not be likely. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is which of the following?
1. Potential for Imbalanced Nutrition, More Than Body Requirements related to inactivity 2. Anxiety related to leaving chores undone at home 3. Potential for Fear of Future Pain related to medical procedures 4. Powerlessness related to inability to speak to or communicate with friends
The principle Ig mediator of type I hypersensitivity reactions is
a. IgA. b. IgG. c. IgM. d. IgE.
The nurse researcher is reviewing correlational studies as part of a literature review. The nurse would doubt the validity of studies that report which correlation coefficients? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. 0.78 2. 0.00 3. +1.2 4. –2.0 5. –0.70