A nurse is caring for a 60-year-old client who has recently undergone a thyroidectomy
What postoperative complication is most critical for the nurse to monitor for when
caring for the client?
A) Bradycardia
B) Fever
C) Difficulty in breathing
D) Peripheral edema
C
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The nurse describes the following as two variations on the oral medication route: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Nasogastric 2. Buccal 3. Lingual 4. Sublingual 5. Intradermal
Why would the strategic planning committee choose shared visioning as a strategy for change?
1. Shared visioning makes change easier. 2. Shared visioning facilitates the more rapid implementation of changes. 3. Shared visioning means responsibility for error is shared. 4. Shared visioning means the leader has less responsibility for getting things done.
Risk factors for the development of diverticulosis have been found to include
A) increased intake of milk products. B) frequent use of laxatives. C) infection with H. pylori. D) a diet low in fiber.
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a preterm infant experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to include in this plan?
A) Stimulate the infant with frequent handling. B) Keep the newborn in a warmed isolette. C) Administer oxygen using an oxygen hood. D) Give gavage or continuous tube feedings.