____________________ should be performed before and after giving care.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Handwashing
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The cardiac patient has just returned from a percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty. A complication the nurse must monitor for is
A) atrial dysrhythmias. B) deep vein thrombosis. C) bleeding at puncture site. D) respiratory insufficiency.
After the nurse teaches the patient about the use of carvedilol (Coreg) in preventing anginal episodes, which statement by a patient indicates that the teaching has been effective?
a. "Carvedilol will help my heart muscle work harder." b. "It is important not to suddenly stop taking the carvedilol." c. "I can expect to feel short of breath when taking carvedilol." d. "Carvedilol will increase the blood flow to my heart muscle."
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides more than:
a. 100 consultations a year. b. 1000 consultations a year. c. 65000 consultations a year. d. 85000 consultations a year.
A person asks the nurse to explain the difference between acupuncture and acupressure. Which statement would be the appropriate response by the nurse?
a. Acupressure uses massage and oil aromatherapy to stimulate meridian points. b. Acupuncture has been shown to relieve nausea and vomiting, but acupressure is not effective in relieving these symptoms. c. Acupressure stimulates meridian points by using pressing and stretching movements. d. Acupressure is achieved by applying more pressure to the fine needles inserted as part of acupuncture.