The patient who had a corneal transplant is taught that inflammatory changes (redness, swelling, and pain) in the corneal graft are best indicators of which complication?
a. Graft rejection
b. Allergy to graft
c. Infection
d. Revascularization
A
Inflammatory symptoms are indicative of graft rejection.
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Which of the following is necessary in an acceptable assessment setting? A) A bed that can be placed in the Trendelenburg (feet elevated) position B) A door or curtain to provide privacy C) A cool temperature to prevent perspiration D) Dim lighting to reduce glare
The nurse teaches the patient how to administer insulin. Before this the nurse and patient had developed a trusting relationship over several days, which included sharing feelings about having to take daily medication
The patient expressed confidence in the care provided by the nurse. The nurse could be basing care on the philosophy of a. Henderson. b. Nightingale. c. Roy. d. Watson.
What information is most important to teach the client going home with a PICC line?
A. "Flush the IV daily." B. "Avoid heavy lifting with the arm that has the IV." C. "Be sure to place the arm with the IV in a sling during the day." D. "You can use the arm with the IV for most of the activities of daily living."
A client is admitted with complaints of shortness of breath of 2 weeks duration. Which of the following laboratory findings would support the finding that the client is at risk for an alteration in perfusion?
1. Increased hematocrit 2. Decreased BUN 3. Increased blood sugar 4. Increased sedimentation rate