A 68-year-old male patient has been admitted to the surgical unit from the PACU after surgical repair of an inguinal hernia. When performing the patient's admission assessment, the nurse notes that the patient has a barrel chest
This assessment finding should suggest to the nurse that the patient may have a history of what health problem?
A) Asthma
B) Emphysema
C) Tuberculosis
D) Chronic bronchitis
B
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The nurse assesses a patient in a Posey safety reminder device (SRD) for which problem(s) that may increase because of the use of SRDs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Immobility b. Lethargy c. Risk for impaired circulation d. Risk for skin impairment e. Incontinence
What are identified as causes of illness in persons of German descent?Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A. Germ theory B. Stress-related theory C. Drafts D. Punishment from God E. Bad behavior
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been declared brain dead. The patient is considered a potential organ donor. In order to proceed with donation, the nurse understands that:
a. a signed donor card mandates that organs be retrieved in the event of brain death. b. after brain death has been determined, perfusion and oxygenation of organs is maintained until organs can be removed in the operating room. c. the healthcare proxy does not need to give consent for the retrieval of organs. d. once a patient has been established as brain dead, life support is withdrawn and organs are retrieved.
The client is to receive cimetidine 0.8 grams po three times a day. Each tablet contains 0.4 grams. How many tablets would the client receive?
A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5