A postsurgical patient has just returned from the recovery room to the surgical unit. After the first hour on the unit, what is the likely schedule for measuring the patient's vital signs?
a. Every 4 hours for 24 hours
b. Every 8 hours for 24 hours
c. Once per shift
d. Every 2 hours for 24 hours
ANS: A
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A nurse is describing the multicausal perspective of mental health and illness to the parents of a child recently diagnosed with a spectrum disorder. Which statement would the nurse utilize when describing this approach?
1. Exposure to drugs and alcohol has been associated with psychiatric disorders. 2. The feedback mechanism appears dysfunctional, creating neurotoxic effects on brain development and function. 3. The child's genetically determined attributes and life experiences interact to influence mental health outcomes. 4. Early psychological trauma may create deficits or abnormalities in brain structure.
During a treatment meeting on an oncology unit, the nurse learns that a client is scheduled for chemotherapy before and after surgery. What are the purposes for this client to receive chemotherapy at these specific times?
Select all that apply. A) Eradicate all cancer cells. B) Shrink the tumor. C) Kill remaining cancer cells. D) Allow the immune system to kill cancer cells. E) Improve wound healing.
As part of their teaching function at discharge, nurses should tell parents that the baby's respiration should be protected by all of the following procedures except:
a. Preventing exposure to people with upper respiratory tract infections. b. Keeping the infant away from secondhand smoke. c. Avoiding loose bedding, water beds, and beanbag chairs. d. Not letting the infant sleep on his or her back.
Which substance is present in a nucleotide but not in a nucleoside?
A. Uracil B. Nitrogen C. Phosphorus D. Pentose (ribose) sugar