The nurse is preparing a client for back surgery. Information to include related to postoperative activity includes:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Deep breathing and coughing exercises
2. Leg exercises
3. Ways to turn and move
4. Methods of analgesia that will be used
5. The need to deep breath but not to cough
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing exercises are an important part of postoperative activity
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Select all that apply. 1. Determine if the client has advance directives. 2. Determine if the client is experiencing any physiological signs of impending death. 3. Ask questions to determine ways to support the client and family. 4. Ask the family if they want to view the body after death. 5. Provide adequate pain control.
You are doing a neurologic assessment on one of your AIDS patients. You know that mental status is assessed as early as possible to set a baseline. You also know to assess sensory deficits and motor involvement
When assessing motor involvement what would you assess? A) Visual changes B) Paresis C) Seizure activity D) Headache
The nurse understands that further health teaching is necessary when her young patient who has just had an abortion states, "I guess I'll have to wear a tampon for the next week." Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A community health nurse is assisting the local community in preparing a disaster plan. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be addressed? Select all that apply
A) Chain of command B) Routes for transportation C) Triage D) Basic equipment E) Copies of licenses