Which statement would be an expected outcome for the post op client who had general anesthesia?
1. The client will be able to sit in the chair for 30 minutes
2. The client will have a pulse ox reading of 97 on room air
3. The client will have urine output of 30 ml per hour
4. The client will be able to distinguish sharp from dull sensations
2. The client will have a pulse ox reading of 97 on room air
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Which patient outcome statement includes all seven guidelines for writing goal and outcome statements?
a. The patient will ambulate in hallways. b. The nurse will administer pain medication every 4 hours to keep the patient free from discomfort. c. The nurse will monitor the patient's heart rhythm continuously this shift. d. The patient will feed self at all mealtimes today without complaints of shortness of breath.
Which is the best device to stimulate blood circulation in the scalp when the nurse provides hair care to a client?
1. A stiff-bristle brush 2. A soft-bristle brush 3. A sharp-bristle brush 4. A comb with dull, even teeth
The nurse is reviewing diagnostic lab work of a client developing shock. Which laboratory result does the nurse note as a key in determining the type of shock?
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