The nurse is providing patient education in anticipation of the patient's scheduled boned marrow aspiration and biopsy. When teaching the patient about care after the procedure, the nurse should encourage the patient to do which of the following?
A) Take aspirin to alleviate pain.
B) Remain on bed rest for 24 to 36 hours after the procedure.
C) Avoid bathing until the site heals.
D) Avoid the use of oral analgesics.
C
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A surgical patient's balanced anesthesia includes the use of vecuronium. What nursing action should the operating room nurses prioritize?
A) Monitoring the patient for signs of increased level of consciousness B) Assessing and protecting the patient's airway C) Protecting the patient's skin integrity D) Monitoring the patient's deep tendon reflexes
While working at the triage desk in the local emergency department, which of the following patients is likely having a medical emergency and needs to be seen first?
A) A 17-year-old high school student who has a red, itchy eye B) A 55-year-old truck driver complaining of sudden onset of ocular pain and blurred vision C) A 45-year-old school teacher complaining of a red eye that is draining yellow secretions D) An infant with red eyes who is irritable and refusing to eat
A nurse is assessing an infant with chronic hypoxia due to tetralogy of Fallot. Which finding does the nurse expect to assess?
a. Polycythemia b. Pulmonary hypotension c. Dehydration d. Anemia
The clinic nurse is assisting with an initial prenatal assessment
The following findings are present: spider nevi present on lower legs; dark pink, edematous nasal mucosa; mild enlargement of the thyroid gland; mottled skin and pallor on palms and nail beds; heart rate 88 with murmur present. What is the best action for the nurse to take based on these findings? 1. Have the healthcare provider see the client today. 2. Instruct the client to avoid direct sunlight. 3. Document the findings on the prenatal chart. 4. Analyze previous thyroid hormone laboratory results.