A nurse explains the effects of conscious sedation to a patient undergoing a colonoscopy. Which of the following occurs with conscious sedation?
A) Lowered pain threshold
B) Altered mood
C) Total amnesia
D) Loss of cardiopulmonary function
B
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The nurse explains to a patient that the drug Lasix reduces edema by drawing water from the interstitial space into the intravascular space. This process is called:
a. diffusion. b. filtration. c. osmosis. d. homeostasis.
The nurse manager is determining the unit budget for the next fiscal year. The current year's expenses for the care area are $1,425,740
If the percentage increase for the next year is to be 5% what should the manager calculate as being the next year's budget? (Calculate to the nearest whole number.)
A patient is being discharged home after a hysterectomy. When providing discharge education for this patient, the nurse has cautioned the patient against sitting for long periods. This advice addresses the patient's risk of what surgical complication?
A) Pudendal nerve damage B) Fatigue C) Venous thromboembolism D) Hemorrhage
The nurse manager is reviewing data on patient falls collected over the last month. Where should the manager look to compare the number of falls with other similar organizations?
A) The Joint Commission B) National Institutes of Health C) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services D) National database of nursing quality indicators