What should the nurse teach a client who has undergone an aspiration biopsy?
A) To inform the physician in case of leakage or bleeding from the biopsy site
B) To care for the sutures, using a mild analgesic
C) To wear a supportive brassiere
D) To understand clearly the signs and symptoms that suggest wound infection
A
You might also like to view...
The eight stages of development with each one having contradictory developmental tasks was identified by _________ ___________
ANS:
A gerontological nurse is presenting a nutritional seminar to a group of women at a local health food store. One of the students in her sixties tells the group that she fasts for 1 or 2 days a few times a year as part of a regular regimen
Which of the following statements is the first thing the nurse is most likely to say in this setting about fasting? A) "Fasting can increase macrophage activity.". B) "Fasting is recommended only for people under the age of 65.". C) "Fasting has a positive impact on the immune system and can promote healing.". D) "Fasting may be safe but requires a prior comprehensive history and physical exam.".
The patient, age 43, has cystitis with dysuria. She is receiving Pyridium to decrease her pain. Her urine is reddish-orange. The nurse should
a. report this immediately. b. explain to the patient that this is normal. c. increase fluid intake. d. send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis.
An alert but disoriented older patient lives with family members. The home health nurse, being aware of the role of patient advocate, recognizes the obligation to report possible patient abuse based on
a. a family member stating, "It's hard being a caregiver." b. assessment showing bruises in the genital area. c. observation of mild changes in orientation. d. patient's report of always being hungry.