Following a paracentesis, the nurse must monitor for which of the following complications postoperatively?
A) internal bleeding
B) colon spasms
C) dehydration
D) leucopenia
A
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Following a lumbar puncture of a 2-year-old, what should the nurse do?
a. Keep the child flat for several hours b. Allow the child to play quietly at will c. Hold the child in a flexed position for 5 minutes d. Stand the child upright immediately
Which of the following comments made by a woman in her first trimester indicates ambivalent feelings?
a. "I wanted to become pregnant, but I'm scared about being a mother." b. "I haven't felt well since this pregnancy began." c. "I'm concerned about the amount of weight I've gained." d. "My body is changing so quickly."
Which of the following statements about skeletal traction is most accurate?
A) Traction weight is increased as muscles relax. B) Often balanced traction is used. C) Skeletal traction is used until the fracture is healed. D) Pins are attached to the muscle of the affected limb.
The nursery nurse is explaining postcircumcision care to a new mother. Which of the following statements by the new mother indicates that additional teaching needs to occur?
1. "Babies don't experience pain, so I don't need to worry about hurting him when I touch the penis." 2. "I need to be careful not to put his diaper on too tight to avoid discomfort." 3. "I can comfort my baby following the procedure by holding him." 4. "The health care provider will numb the area before performing the procedure."