The purpose of the pre-operative skin prep is to:
a. Reduce the risk of infection
b. Sterilize the skin
c. Make the person more comfortable
d. Provide a smooth surgical site
A
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The nurse evaluates the diet of a pregnant patient and finds that it is low in zinc. The nurse knows that zinc intake should increase during pregnancy to promote protein metabolism
Which food should the nurse suggest in order to increase intake of zinc? 1. Shellfish 2. Bananas 3. Yogurt 4. Cabbage
While assessing a client thought to have a factitious disorder, a nurse asks the client to describe when she felt nurtured as a child. Which response would the nurse interpret as supporting the client's diagnosis?
A) "I never felt nurtured or loved when I was growing up." B) "The only time I felt loved and appreciated was when I made the honor roll at school." C) "The only time I ever felt loved was when I was sick enough to miss school." D) "I felt loved and accepted when my father apologized for spanking me so hard."
A patient’s urinalysis came back positive for glucose. What does the healthcare professional expect the patient’s blood glucose to be at a minimum?
a. 126 mg/dL b. 150 mg/dL c. 180 mg/dL d. 200 mg/dL