An infant is born with congenital glaucoma. She is scheduled for surgery to relieve this condition at age 2 days. Which preoperative order would you question for her?
A) Nothing by mouth (with intravenous therapy) prior to surgery
B) A preoperative injection of atropine
C) A preoperative antibiotic
D) Arm restraints to be applied after surgery
B
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The prenatal nurse believes in advocating for the patient. What action by the nurse best reflects this role?
A. Documenting the patient's preferences for childbirth care B. Helping the woman formulate and vocalize questions C. Informing women of options related to labor and birth D. Teaching women about physical changes during pregnancy
The most common medication error with the elderly is _______________
a. Omission of the prescribed medication b. Increasing the prescribed dose of medications c. Taking medications with alcoholic beverages d. Using the medication of a family member or friend
Physical signs of aging usually begin in the late 30s. Physical signs of aging begin to slow after one reaches the age of approximately:
a. 35 b. 45 c. 65 d. 85
Health promotion measures the nurse could suggest to clients to prevent renal artery disease are
a. avoiding UTIs, or seeking prompt treatment if they occur. b. eating a "Mediterranean" style diet. c. the same as those for cardiovascular disease. d. unknown; it appears that it is an inherited condition.