A client had a temporary ileostomy and now has returned to the hospital to have the bowel segments reconnected. What procedure would be written on the OR consent form?
a. ileostomy restoration c. ileostomy takedown
b. ileostomy fecal flow d. ileostomy reconnec-tion
C
In a takedown, the surgeon removes the ostomy and anastomoses (connects) the remaining intestinal segments. Stool now continuously passes through the intestines and out through the anus.
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The hospice nurse recognizes that the role of the medical director is to:
a. design and direct the plan of care. b. evaluate the appropriateness of the care. c. function as mediator between the team and the attending physician. d. take the place of the patient's attending physician.
The nurse caring for a patient with Paget's disease is analyzing the patient's laboratory values. Which of the following values is most often seen in a patient with Paget's disease?
A) An elevated serum alkaline phosphatase level and an elevated serum calcium level B) A low serum alkaline phosphatase level and a low serum calcium level C) An elevated serum alkaline phosphatase level and a normal serum calcium level D) A normal serum alkaline phosphatase level and a low serum calcium level
A patient is taking a combination oral contraceptive (OC) and tells the nurse that she is planning to undergo knee replacement surgery in 2 months. What will the nurse recommend for this pa-tient?
a. The patient should ask her provider about an OC with less progestin. b. The patient should discuss an alternate method of birth control prior to surgery. c. The patient should request an OC con-taining less estrogen after surgery. d. The patient should take the OC at bedtime after her surgery to reduce side effects.
The major reasons for accurate and thorough documentation of nursing care rendered and the patient's response to interventions include which of the following?
a. Documentation is required for accreditation and reimbursement. b. Documentation prevents lawsuits. c. Documentation is required if the patient sues. d. Documentation is a long-held custom.