A patient is receiving intravenous fluids postoperatively following cardiac surgery. On which potential postoperative complication should the nurse focus the assessment of this patient?
A. Fluid volume deficit
B. Seizure activity
C. Liver failure
D. Fluid volume excess
Answer: D
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Which is the best option for ob-taining informed consent for the client's emergent surgery? a. Proceed with surgery and have the family member sign the consent as soon as poss-ible. b. Contact the family member by phone and obtain verbal consent with two witnesses. c. Obtain written consultation with two surgeons that the surgery is needed. d. Have the hospital administrator appoint a temporary legal guardian.
How does antibiotic therapy increase the risk for infection?
A. Most intravenous antibiotics contain high concentrations of glucose, providing an ideal medium for bacterial proliferation. B. The associated diarrhea causes ulcerations to form in the intestinal tract, creating a new portal of entry. C. Antibiotic therapy also kills off normal flora, which provide a means of protection from infection. D. The resulting dead bacteria provide a rich culture medium for viruses.
A patient prescribed a drug for overactive bladder (OAB) tells you that he or she regularly exercises throughout the year. What would you be sure to teach him or her about exercising during summer heat?
a. "When the weather is hot, you are at increased risk for heat stroke." b. "During summer always exercise early in the day or after the sun goes down." c. "Exercise will help you lose weight which will help decrease your OAB symptoms." d. "Be sure to wear disposable pads to absorb any urine that leaks from your bladder while exercising."
Nurses need to employ specific strategies to combat sexual harassment. These strategies can include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Being timid b. Seeking support from other nurses c. Documenting each incident d. Filing a grevance e. Initiating legal action