A patient has just had a procedure with moderate sedation as the anesthesia used. During the immediate recovery period, what is the most important nursing action?
A) Begin range-of-motion exercises.
B) Initiate incentive spirometry.
C) Monitor vital signs.
D) Insert nasogastric tube.
C
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a. Every other day b. Every day c. Four times a day d. As needed
A patient admitted from the emergency department with a diagnosis of heart failure and a NYHA classification of IV has edema in his lower extremities of +4 . Which nursing intervention would aid in decreasing this edema?
a. Ambulate in the hallway. b. Elevate lower extremities. c. Keep the extremities in a dependent position. d. Stand at the bedside.
Which of the following diagnostic tests evaluates varicose veins?
A) Magnetic resonance imaging C) Computed tomography scan B) Radiography D) Brodie-Trendelenburg
Which organ relies almost exclusively on glucose for energy?
1) Liver 2) Heart 3) Pancreas 4) Brain