The nurse is caring for an infant immediately after a pyloromyotomy surgery has been performed to treat pyloric stenosis. The infant's parents are understandably anxious about their child
Given the situation, what is the most appropriate way for the nurse to position the infant during the anesthesia recovery period? The nurse should:
A) allow the parents to hold him.
B) place the infant on his back.
C) lay the infant on his stomach.
D) support him and place him on his side.
D
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The Nurse Practitioner observes an increase in the lumbar curvature of the spine. She will document this finding on the assessment record as what? A) Osteoporosis B) Kyphosis C) Lordosis D) Scoliosis
Punitive damages of one million dollars were awarded to the family of a patient who died following a nursing medication error. What is true of these punitive damages?
1. These damages are awarded to set an example to other nurses. 2. The jury believes the nurse's actions were an honest mistake. 3. This jury identified this case as representing simple negligence. 4. The damages are awarded instead of the nurse serving prison time.
You are taking care of a client who has had a colporrhaphy. Which option would indicate a priority assessment during the postoperative period?
a. Documentation of a pessary in the operative procedure notes by the physician b. Removal of vaginal packing as ordered by the physician c. Use of a cell saver for transfusion therapy in the postoperative period d. Order for removal of staples 2 to 3 days post-procedure
The nurse, who is caring for a 73-year-old female patient who has been hospitalized with a stroke, instructs the patient's daughter to continue to do passive ROM exercises with her mother on her affected side to prevent contractures
The nurse explains to the daughter that this is very important in an immobile older adult patient because contractures can form how quickly? a. Within 8 hours b. Within 24 hours c. Within 1 week d. Within 1 month