A client with chronic kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis exhibits redness, tenderness and drainage around the catheter site on the abdominal wall. In planning care, the nurse is most concerned about preventing which complication related to these findings?
A. Exit site infection
B. Peritonitis
C. Outflow obstruction
D. Atelectasis
Ans: B. Peritonitis
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1. nurse. 2. physician. 3. psychologist. 4. psychotherapist.
The faculty member tells the nursing student to obtain an IV microdrip tubing set. What is the drop factor on an intravenous microdrip?
A) 10 gtt/mL B) 15 gtt/mL C) 20 gtt/mL D) 60 gtt/mL
A patient had abdominal surgery. The incision has been closed by primary intention, and the staples are intact. To provide more support to the incision site and decrease the risk of dehiscence, it would be appropriate to apply which of the following?
a. Steri-Strips b. Abdominal binder c. T-binder d. Paper tape
A client who has neuropathy of the lower extremities is prescribed an opioid analgesic for pain. The provider adds a tricyclic antidepressant medication (TCA) for pain management. The client asks the nurse, "Why am I getting this new drug?
I am not depressed, my feet just burn." What is the best response from the nurse? 1. "This drug will also help with the nerve pain you are having in your feet." 2. "It is to help you sleep at night instead of using the opioid." 3. "Sometimes people get depressed with chronic pain." 4. "Maybe this is a mistake, if you are not depressed."