The critically ill postoperative open-heart patient has just arrived from the surgery suite. While the anesthesiologist is giving the nurse the report, the nurse should be
A) evaluating the postoperative record.
B) asking about the family members' response to surgery.
C) assessing the patient's condition.
D) checking the chart for pain orders.
C
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What coping mechanism demonstrated by a patient should indicate to the nurse that the patient is seeking ways to deal with and resolve stress?
a. Projection b. Adaptation c. Reaction formation d. Compensation
The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a child with epilepsy who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which information is important for the nurse to include in these instructions?
A) Brush teeth less frequently. B) Take the medication with milk. C) Increase fluid intake. D) Increase vitamin D intake.
In educating an older client about smoking cessation, the nurse should keep in mind that
A) most persons quit smoking several times before they are successful. B) buproprion (Zyban) taken orally is safe for clients with seizure disorders. C) a piece of nicotine gum should be chewed for 5 minutes of every waking hour. D) there is no adverse risk if the client chooses to smoke while wearing a nicotine patch.
In a healthy adult, which of the following regulate(s) body fluids? Choose all that apply
1) Hormone levels 2) Fluid intake 3) Oxygen saturation 4) Kidney function