The primary reason that leg exercises are ordered after surgery is to
A) prevent blood clots.
B) prevent contractures.
C) maintain the patient's ability to walk.
D) avoid pressure ulcers.
A
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A tracheostomy patient is experiencing regurgitation of tube feeding formula. The nurse's first priority should be
a. checking to make sure the tracheostomy cuff is inflated during tube feedings. b. placing the patient in the right lateral decubitus position to promote gastric emptying. c. discussing the use of metoclopramide to facilitate gastric motility with the physician. d. placing the patient in prone position to improve draining from mouth.
As a charge nurse, which of the following clients should be assigned to a nurse who was sent to a neurological unit from a general surgical unit?
A. A client who has a stable cervical fracture and is in halo traction B. A client who has Guillain-Barré syndrome who is having respiratory difficulties C. A client who has chronic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis D. A client diagnosed who has myasthenia gravis and is having medications adjusted.
To maximize the therapeutic effect of diphenoxylate HCl with atropine sulfate, the nurse will instruct the patient to take the medication
A) once a day. B) twice a day. C) every 2 hours. D) four times a day.
A woman who is 6 months pregnant has sought medical attention, saying she fell down the stairs. Which scenario would cause an emergency department nurse to suspect that the woman has been battered?
a. The woman and her partner are having an argument that is loud and hostile. b. The woman has injuries on various parts of her body that are in different stages of healing. c. Examination reveals a fractured arm and fresh bruises. Her husband asks her about her pain. d. She avoids making eye contact and is hesitant to answer questions.