The operating room nurse will participate in which of the following that must be done immediately prior to starting the procedure?
a. Intubating the client c. Transferring the client to the surgical table
b. Performing a time-out d. Inserting an dwelling urinary catheter
ANS: B
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a. 1 lb per week throughout the pregnancy. b. 3.5 lb during the first trimester, then 1 lb each week until the end of the pregnancy. c. 1 lb a week during the first two trimesters, then 2 lb per week during the third trimester. d. a total of 25 to 35 lb.
What is a priority in the rehabilitation phase of the burn injury?
A) Monitoring fluid and electrolyte imbalances B) Patient and family education C) Assessing wound healing D) Documenting family support
In management of a newly diagnosed, low-risk client with hypertension, the nurse understands that the initial treatment generally consists of:
A) aggressive treatment with diuretics, beta blockers, and 1,000-calorie diet. B) restriction of fluid and sodium intake. C) dietary management; exercise regimen; and stress reduction. D) lifestyle modification and a diuretic medication.
Which one of the following statements about type 2 diabetes is true?
1. It is an inconvenience but is never life threatening. 2. It is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. 3. It never requires an insulin prescription. 4. It is usually diagnosed in young people.