Conjugated estrogen (Premarin) is indicated for treatment of menopause. Which side effects should a nurse explain before administering the medication to a woman who has just had a hys-terectomy?
a. Breast tenderness
b. Hypotension
c. Arthralgia
d. Skin rash
A
A side effect of conjugated estrogen (Premarin) is breast tenderness.
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The nurse is caring for a patient admitted for the removal of an infected appendix. Which actions by the nurse would indicate an understanding of the 2012 hospital safety goals? (Select all that apply.)
a. Places an identification band on the right arm b. Marks the surgical site with a black-felt pen c. Checks medications three times before administration. d. Washes hands between patients and/or when soiled. e. Removes allergy bands prior to transfer to surgery.
The nurse notes these statements in a research article:
This study explores changes in coping and emotion that occur between the preoperative and the postoperative period. Further, the relationships between coping and emotion preoperatively and postoperatively are evaluated. Finally, the influence of preoperative coping and emotion on postoperative emotion is documented. This section represents which part of a research study? a. Results b. Methods c. Purpose d. Hypothesis
A visitor arrives at a daycare center during lunch time. The preschool children think that every time they have lunch a visitor will arrive. Which preoperational characteristic is being displayed?
a. Egocentrism b. Transductive reasoning c. Intuitive reasoning d. Conservation
During the interview, the new graduate asks the nurse manager how she can stay current as the years pass. What resources should the manager give?
a. Alumni meetings b. Joining an online nurses club c. Professional memberships d. Travel nursing