When the spinal cord–injured patient inquires what the doctor means by a "cone-down," the nurse explains that:
1. a cone is surgically placed over the spine to protect the cord.
2. marks will be placed on either side of the injury to mark the area.
3. a cone-shaped wedge of bone will be placed between the vertebra.
4. a very detailed x-ray will be taken of the spinal injury.
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A cone-down x-ray results in a very detailed picture of the lesion.
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A) Obtaining epidemiologic data about the community B) Developing a program to prevent disease C) Engaging in a caring relationship with groups D) Advocating for increasing resources for a community
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A) "Your condition has improved so I delegated that part of your care to the UAP." B) "You do not need me to ambulate you." C) "The charge nurse made the decision to have the UAP assist you when walking." D) "I assigned all of your care to the UAP."
An appropriate nursing diagnosis for the patient who has had nose surgery is:
1. Risk for imbalanced body temperature. 2. Social isolation. 3. Decreased cardiac output. 4. Risk for activity intolerance.
A patient with a bacterial infection has been placed on antibacterial therapy. Which assessment finding in the patient indicates to the nurse that the therapy is effective?
a. Red blood cell count is 4,500,000 cells/mm3 b. White blood cell (WBC) count is 8000 cells/mm3 c. Wound drainage is thick and yellow d. Temperature is 102.4? Fahrenheit