The PACU nurse is caring for a client who received spinal anesthesia. Which of the following should be done to help prevent a headache that can occur after spinal anesthesia?
a. Strict bed rest for 24 to 48 hours c. High Fowler's position for 12 hours
b. Fluid restriction for 12 to 24 hours d. Trendelenburg position for 8 hours
ANS: A
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a. Dealing with cultural issues and developing cultural competency b. Assuring that the hospital remain financially viable c. Assigning each nurse with clients from the nurse's own ethnic group d. Hiring only BSNs and APNs to provide care e. Hiring nurses from other countries to provide care to patients f. Providing equity in access to care and quality of care by increasing evidence-based practice
A patient tells the nurse that her eyes are very dry and she hasn't been able to cry or make her eyes tear for days. The nurse realizes this patient might be experiencing a deficit in which of the following cranial nerves:
a. Oculomotor c. Abducens b. Trochlear d. Facial
Calculate the starting flow rate for this patient: _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client asks the nurse if the liquid form of an herbal product is the same as the solid form. What is the nurse's best response?
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