Hypoventilation leading to hypercarbia may occur in the immediate postoperative period. The nurse should assess for
A) pain.
B) urinary retention.
C) hypertension.
D) hypotension.
A
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What conditions or factors in a 54-year-old woman diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome are most likely to have contributed to this health problem?
A. Her neighbor also had Guillain-Barré. B. She had a viral infection about 2 weeks ago. C. She works with oil paints and paint thinner as an artist. D. She has a cardiac dysrhythmia.
The nurse teaching the client receiving diphenoxylate HCl (Lomotil) knows the client needs further teaching when the client responds with which of the following?
a. "I will not use this medication when driving my car." b. "I will avoid alcohol when taking this medication." c. "I will contact my doctor if my diarrhea continues." d. "I will take a laxative, if I do not have a bowel movement every day."
The prenatal clinic nurse is caring for a 15-year-old primiparous patient who is at 8 weeks' gestation. The patient asks the nurse why she is supposed to gain so much weight. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Gaining 25–35 pounds is recommended for healthy fetal growth." 2. "It's what your certified nurse–midwife recommended for you." 3. "Inadequate weight gain delays lactation after delivery." 4. "Weight gain is important to ensure that you get enough vitamins."