A patient has returned to the unit after surgery for arterial revascularization with graft placement. The nurse monitors for graft occlusion, which is most likely to occur within which time frame?
a. First 2 hours
b. First 24 hours
c. Next 2 days
d. First week
Answer: b. First 24 hours
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A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a lumbar laminectomy. Which complications should alert the nurse to urgently communicate with the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)
a. Surgical discomfort b. Redness and itching at the incision site c. Incisional bulging d. Clear drainage on the dressing e. Sudden and severe headache
During inspection of the posterior chest, the nurse should assess for:
a. Symmetric expansion. b. Symmetry of shoulders and muscles. c. Tactile fremitus. d. Diaphragmatic excursion.
Which of these terms describes a substance that when dissociated produces ions that will combine with hydrogen ions?
a. acid c. salt b. base d. buffer
Disinfectants are used:
A) to prepare instruments for surgery. B) to sterilize surgical drapes. C) to clean rooms between clients. D) for preoperative bowel preparations.