A patient is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse plans interventions for a patient with which most likely complication?
1. Impaired oxygen delivery
2. Bleeding
3. Multisystem organ failure
4. Reduced lung function
Answer: 1
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A registered nurse is prioritizing care for four patients. Which patient should the nurse see first?
a. A 44-year-old woman 1 day postoperative b. A 64-year-old man who had a stroke 2 days ago c. A 56-year-old woman with an acute asthma attack d. A 67-year-old man with a fractured hip
A first-time dad is concerned that his 3-day-old daughter's skin looks "yellow." In the nurse's explanation of physiologic jaundice, which of the following points should be included?
a. Physiologic jaundice occurs during the first 24 hours of life. b. Physiologic jaundice is caused by blood incompatibilities between the mother and infant blood types. c. The bilirubin levels of physiologic jaundice peak at 5 to 6 mg/dl between the second and fourth days of life. d. This condition is also known as "breast milk jaundice."
Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate when an evisceration occurs in the surgical wound of a client who has undergone surgery?
A) Instruct the client to avoid any movement. B) Administer prescribed analgesics. C) Place the client in a position that puts the least strain on the operative area. D) Place sterile dressings moistened with normal saline over the protruding organs and tissues.
A patient taking warfarin (Coumadin) has mild to moderate pain after exercising. Which over-the-counter pain reliever does the nurse recommend?
a. aspirin (Bufferin) b. ibuprofen (Advil) c. naproxen (Aleve) d. acetaminophen (Tylenol)