A female client is readmitted to the facility with a warm, tender, reddened area on her right calf. Which contributing factor should the nurse recognize as most important?
a) A history of diabetes mellitus
b) An active daily walking program
c) Recent pelvic surgery
d) History of increased aspirin use
Answer: c) Recent pelvic surgey
You might also like to view...
A client experiences postprandial rapid gastric dumping after a gastrectomy. Which of these approaches should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
a. Avoid complex carbohydrates. b. Eat small meals frequently. c. Reduce fiber and protein intake. d. Drink carbonated beverages with meals.
The BEST method to prevent the spread of infection during influenza season is to:
a. cease all handshaking with others c. wash hands fre-quently b. cover cough with hands d. avoid crowds at all times
Which of the following are examples of appropriate communication techniques for dealing effectively with people with dementia?
A) Ask open-ended questions so the person feels he or she can make choices. B) For people in the later stages of Alzheimer disease, talk as you would to a child. C) Maintain good eye contact and use a relaxed and smiling approach. D) When the person forgets something, remind him or her not to forget next time.
A nurse is monitoring a patient's intake and output. The patient drinks part of a can of cola. The nurse should
1. Ask the patient to finish the can of cola. 2. Estimate how much of the can was consumed by the patient. 3. Measure the remainder to determine the amount ingested. 4. Not record such a small amount of fluid.