Which of the following nursing interventions after GI surgery would have the highest priority of care?
a. Oxygenation
b. Pain management
c. Circulation
d. Preventing infection
A
Nursing interventions in the postoperative period are focused first on promoting ventilation, adequate oxygenation, and preventing complications such as atelectasis and pneumonia. Adequate analgesia is necessary to promote the mobility of the patient and decrease pulmonary complications. Early ambulation is encouraged to reduce the risk of pulmonary embolus. Infection prevention with hand hygiene and antibiotics is important as well.
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Which of the following accurately describe the effect of lack of insurance on family health? Select all answers that apply. A) Parents with uninsured children often delay care for their children. B) Parents with uninsured children are less likely to take their children to a doctor or dentist in the last 2 years. C) Parents with uninsured children are three times less likely to have a usual place of care for their children. D) The percentage of children without health insurance rose slightly from 11.7% in 2006 to 13% in 2007. E) Currently, the states have improved enrollment in Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). F) Despite state efforts to ensure all children, nearly half of children eligible for these public programs are still uninsured.
In an infant with cyanotic cardiac anomaly, the nurse would expect to see:
a. feedings taken eagerly. b. a decrease in the heart rate with activity. c. little to no improvement in color with oxygen administration. d. a consistent and rapid weight gain.
The nurse is aware that users of inhalants and hallucinogens are a danger to themselves and others because these drugs cause: (Select all that apply.)
a. distortion of senses. b. impaired sense of time. c. uncontrolled flashbacks. d. panic. e. severely impaired judgment.
A healthy and positive body image is associated with
a. adoption of a range of healthy lifestyle behaviors. b. achievement of a healthy weight and body composition. c. freedom from prejudice against over-weight and underweight individuals. d. realistic evaluation and acceptance of our positive and negative attributes.