A patient with a probable leak from a cerebral aneurysm is scheduled for surgical repair. What is the priority of nursing care in the preoperative period?
A) Administration of prescribed stool softener medication
B) Awaken every hour to assess neurologic status
C) Encourage ambulation and exercise to tolerance
D) Keep on high-fiber and low-calorie diet
A
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A nurse is conducting a class on the Lamaze method of childbirth. Which core values does this nurse plan to teach? (Select all that apply.)
A. A woman's ability to give birth can be diminished by the care provider. B. Conscious breathing is the main coping strategy in Lamaze. C. Lamaze birthing is medication free and epidurals are not given. D. The birth coach is only present to provide comfort to the laboring woman. E. Women are capable of and have the wisdom to give birth.
The parents of a 5-year-old are concerned because he has recently starting wetting himself during the day while at school. They inform their pediatrician about this when they bring their newborn daughter in for her first immunizations
After ruling out any physical cause, the pediatrician informs the parents that this is due to? a. Primary nocturnal enuresis b. Secondary enuresis c. Encopresis d. Disobedience
The school nurse learns that since the death of their youngest son, Mr. and Mrs. Jones have been missing work enough to face disciplinary action. The surviving children, aged 8 and 10 years, are having to make their own dinners as best they can
The school nurse notices that the children are wearing dirty clothes and sometimes are inadequately clothed. Which nursing diagnosis would be a priority in this situation? a. Caregiver role strain b. Interrupted family processes c. Compromised resilience d. Dysfunctional family processes
Which of the following is the common method used to promote lymphatic drainage and prevent edema in all clients with lymphedema?
A) Reduce the intake of fluids. B) Avoid exercising the affected part. C) Decrease the intake of sodium and calcium. D) Elevate the affected part of the body.