Which of the following patient systems is of priority when admitting a patient to the PACU?
a. Level of conscious-ness c. Pain
b. Surgical site d. Respiratory
D
The nurse pays special attention to respiratory and circulatory stability first. Respiratory stability is determined through the use of pulse oximeters as well as through auscultating the chest and assessing respiratory rate and rhythm.
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A) Content B) Concurrent C) Predictive D) Construct
The nurse is caring for a client admitted for an outpatient surgical procedure. Which action will the nurse include in the care? Select all that apply
A) Begin discharge education as soon as the procedure is completed. B) Allow family members to be present during discharge education. C) Begin discharge education in the preoperative period. D) Investigate the client's home care and discharge transportation following the procedure. E) Discuss discharge transportation during the preoperative period.
Complete the following questions by converting between traditional time and international time
Convert 0450 to traditional time.