A client is advised a douche to clear vaginal drainage following the repair of a vesicovaginal fistula. Before giving the douche, the nurse observes that the drainage is serosanguineous. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Inform the physician immediately.
B) Record it as a normal finding.
C) Obtain a specimen for C&S.
D) Advise daily bathing and frequent perineal hygiene.
B
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a. She brought political pressure to bear on school boards through her political action movement. b. She persuaded very wealthy women to convince their husbands to fund such positions. c. She demonstrated that school nurses decreased absenteeism by 50%. d. She used volunteer nurses until school boards were persuaded to fund such positions.
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1. Fructose 2. Glucose 3. Galactose 4. Lactose
The nurse understands a reason for limiting the use of iodides in the treatment of hyperthyroidism is:
a. the instability of iodide products. b. the danger of thyroid "escape." c. the development of blood dyscrasias. d. that they must be administered parenterally.
Some major characteristics of nurse entrepreneurs are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?
a. visionary and self motivated b. risk takers and have common sense c. self-confident and aggressive d. market driven with good financial foresight