A client who underwent surgery for shoulder dislocation is moved to the postoperative
nursing care unit. Which nursing step must the nurse perform when providing
immediate postoperative care to the client?
A) Avoid cleaning and changing of the client's dressing
B) Allow the client's family members to see the client before beginning assessment
C) Position the client's feet in Trendelenburg's position
D) Splint the area over the incision with a pillow or blanket
A
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An elderly client in the hospital is diagnosed with leukemia and is treated with chemotherapy. The client develops stomatitis secondary to receiving the anticancer drugs. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis related to stomatitis is
A) impaired dentition. B) fluid volume deficit. C) altered physical mobility. D) impaired oral mucous membrane.
Bacterial infective endocarditis (IE) should be treated with which protocol?
a. Oral antibiotics for 6 months b. Oral antibiotics (penicillin) for 10 full days c. IV antibiotics, diuretics, and digoxin d. IV antibiotics (penicillin type) for 2 to 8 weeks
The following occur in an assisted living residence (ALR). Which is unsafe?
a. Garbage is stored in covered containers. b. The hot water temperature is 130? F. c. Hazardous substances are stored in locked areas. d. Soiled linen and clothing are stored away from food areas.