A client is admitted with the diagnosis Rule out appendicitis. Which nursing action is MOST important?
a. assessing the client's pain threshold c. encouraging the family to visit
b. avoiding administering analgesics d. monitoring laboratory reports
B
Nursing care of the client who has appendicitis involves preparation for surgery, often as an emergency procedure; analgesics are withheld preoperatively but are administered postoperatively. The nurse should also reinforce the need for any activity restrictions after discharge.
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A) Albumin B) Fibrinogen C) Gamma globulin D) Platelets
Based on data from the patient satisfaction survey, the nurse manager decides that a change should be made in communication with family members. What would be important for a nurse manager to consider when instituting a change to improve customer service?
a. Assess the perceptions of the nursing staff regarding the particular service problem. b. Include community representatives on a planning committee to address the change. c. Involve physicians, other healthcare professionals, and ancillary staff. d. Review all patient complaints with the nursing staff.
Which statement about a national Patient Bill of Rights is accurate?
A) Not yet been enacted by the federal government B) Became the law of the land C) Became legally binding in every state D) Has not been beneficial to patients
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A. She will have controlled insulin release during the next day. B. Her blood glucose levels will rise and fall in response to changing insulin levels. C. It can be diluted or mixed with any other insulin preparation. D. It can be substituted for short-acting insulin preparations.