A patient is recovering from general anesthesia, What is the nurse's main concern during the immediate postoperative period?
A. Airway
B. Pupillary reflexes
C. Return of sensations
D. Level of consciousness
Answer: A. Airway
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a. Analysis b. Planning c. Evaluation d. Assessment
If the examiner had difficulty visualizing the cervix with initial insertion of the speculum, the examiner should close the blades and:
A) Withdraw the speculum 2 to 3 cm and reinsert at a different angle. B) Push the speculum farther into the vagina 4 to 6 cm and rotate the blades. C) Remove the speculum and obtain a larger speculum. D) Remove the speculum and document that the exam could not be completed.
When the nurse is attempting to manipulate the burn client's environment to diminish stress in order to promote wound healing, which of the following is not appropriate for a burn client?
1. Keeping the room cool 2. Pain medication 3. Closing the curtains 4. Noise control
The nurse is assessing a client's ethnicity. Which statement should the nurse recognize reflects an American subculture?
A. "I am of Irish descent." B. "I am Chinese American." C. "I am multiethnic." D. "I am British."