While you are assisting the circulating nurse during an abdominal surgery, the patient's condition changes after the administration of an inhaled anesthetic agent and succinylcholine (Anectine)
Which finding is most important to report to the surgeon?
A. Blood pressure drops from 142/90 to 124/64.
B. Patient's trunk and extremities become rigid.
C. Heart rate drops from 80 to 62 beats/min.
D. Patient does not respond to painful stimulus.
B
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In your role as a school nurse, you are working with a female high school junior whose BMI is 31. When planning this girl's care, you should identify what goal?
A) Continuation of current diet and activity level B) Increase in exercise and reduction in calorie intake C) Possible referral to an eating disorder clinic D) Increase in daily calorie intake
The nurse is preparing to make a home visit to admit a new patient to services. Which actions should the nurse take to ensure personal safety? (Select all that apply.)
A) Keeping the car doors unlocked B) Keeping the gas tank of the car full C) Parking the car in a well-lighted area D) Using a map to avoid getting lost in a strange neighborhood E) Informing the agency of the estimated arrival time and expected return
A condition that results from an accident or illness is known as a(n):
a. inherited disability. b. congenital disability. c. acquired disability. d. nosocomial disability.
The symptoms for withdrawal from any _________________ is similar to symptoms for alcohol withdrawal.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).