A nurse is caring for a client with an ileal conduit for urinary diversion following a
bladder removal. What measure should the nurse employ when caring for this client?
A) Change the conduit appliance daily
B) Use a synthetic barrier cream that contains karaya
C) Use solvent to loosen the appliance during removal
D) Wet the skin before applying the new appliance
C
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The nurse is caring for a client after intrathecal administration of fentanyl. Which assessment indicates a need to notify the physician?
a. Respirations c. Sedation b. Mild itching d. Pressure with con-tractions
According to a recent survey, __% of Americans have used marijuana in their lifetime.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the main purpose of the drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease?
A) Adjust the balance of neurotransmitters. B) Make the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors work better. C) Substitute monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for dopamine agonists. D) Increase the actions of acetylcholine in the brain.
The nurse is instructing the client with polycythemia vera how to perform isometric exercises such as contracting and relaxing the quadriceps and gluteal muscle during periods of inactivity
What does the nurse understand is the rationale for this type of exercise? A) Isometric exercise programs are inclusive of all muscle groups and have an aerobic effect to increase the heart rate. B) Isometric exercise decreases the workload of the heart and restores oxygenated blood flow. C) This type of exercise increases arterial circulation as it returns to the heart. D) Contraction of skeletal muscle compresses the walls of veins and increases the circulation of venous blood as it returns to the heart.