A postpartum patient is diagnosed as having endometritis. Which position should the nurse place the patient?
A) Flat in bed
B) On her left side
C) Trendelenburg
D) Semi-Fowler
Ans: D
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a. Leave the patch in place until the following morning, when a new patch is applied. b. Apply an additional patch if anginal pain begins to develop later in the day. c. Remove the patch at 10 pm before retiring to bed. d. Note the location of the patch when it is removed. The next patch can be placed at the same site.
The nurse is planning care to support the cognitive-psychosocial status for an older patient having surgery. Which intervention would be appropriate for this patient?
1. Provide time for teaching and learning. 2. Set limits with the patient. 3. Tell the patient that his physician will make all care decisions. 4. Remind the patient that the call bell is for emergencies only.
A patient who has a permanent pacemaker must have surgery to repair a bowel obstruction. Which information should the nurse provide this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "Because the surgical area is in your abdomen, the fact that you have a pacemaker is not important.". 2. "Some changes in medication given during the surgery will be necessary.". 3. "Your surgeon will need information about the type of pacemaker.". 4. "Your pacemaker will have to be turned off before surgery.". 5. "Cardiac monitoring during surgery will be different because you have a pacemaker.".
A person has chronic bronchitis. You expect which of the following signs and symptoms?
a. Dry, non-productive cough b. Difficulty breathing c. Barrel chest d. Increased energy levels