The nurse is instructing a patient about home care after an exploratory laparotomy for peritonitis. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "It is normal for the incision site to be warm."
b. " I will stop taking the antibiotics if diarrhea develops."
c. "I will call the health care provider for a temperature greater than 101°F"
d. "I will resume activity with my bowling league this week for exercise."
Answer: c. "I will call the health care provider for a temperature greater than 101°F"
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a. 1800 b. 450 c. 900 d. 90
Which food items should the nurse advise a client taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) to avoid?
A. Orange juice, cottage cheese, and turkey B. Spring water, ice cream, and salmon C. Chocolate, wine, and fava beans D. Spinach, rice, and venison
____________________ is the term for a comfortable distance in which to communicate.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A nurse in the free clinic is assessing a patient diagnosed with conjunctivitis who has presented for a follow-up examination. What finding would lead the nurse to conclude that the treatment for conjunctivitis was effective?
A) The patient's eye pain is unrelieved. B) Preauricular adenopathy is decreased. C) The patient is photophobic. D) Both eyes have purulent discharge.