A patient scheduled for major surgery will receive general anesthesia. Why is inhalation anesthesia often used to provide the desired actions?
A) rapid excretion and reversal of effects
B) safe administration in the patient's own room
C) involves only the respiratory system and skin
D) slow onset of action and maintains reflexes
A
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Two days later, the patient calls the clinic and tells the nurse that he is frustrated and wants a new drug. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? A) "It may take up to 2 weeks to get the full clinical effect. Try to keep using the drug as ordered." B) "The drug must not work for you. Let's change to an oral steroid." C) "You probably are administering the drug incorrectly. Come in and we can review the process." D) "You probably need to try a different nasal steroid. This one should be effective by now."
The nurse is assessing a client with osteoporosis. The finding that is consistent with the nurse's understanding of the disease is
a. a stiff posture. b. kyphosis. c. pain in long bones. d. weight loss.
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a newly admitted client with delirium. Nursing diagnoses for the client with delirium would include:
a. Acute/Chronic Confusion b. Self Care Deficit c. Knowledge Deficit d. Disturbed Sensory Perception e. Risk for Injury f. Ineffective Coping
One of the ways adolescents are effectively avoiding sexual intercourse is by:
A. Avoiding situations where temptation and opportunity may be available. B. Continuing to believe in a strong moral code that forbids sexual intercourse. C. Engaging in oral sex instead. D. Taking a pledge to remain a virgin until marriage.